Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis
A species of Crag lizards Scientific name : Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis Genus : Crag lizards
Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis, A species of Crag lizards
Scientific name: Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis
Genus: Crag lizards
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Description
Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis is a riveting showcase of adaptation, excelling in stressful arid conditions. Remarkably, it navigates this harsh ecology through thermoregulation, maintaining a body temperature that allows its survival even in extreme heat. Another unique survival strategy it employs is 'freeze' behavior, wherein it feigns immobility when feeling threatened, misleading predators and thus ensuring its survival.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
As an insectivorous reptile, pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis primarily feeds on small invertebrates. Preferential predation upon isopods and beetles is observed, accentuating the species' adaptability by exploiting the local fauna richness.
Appearance
Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis is a medium-sized lizard characterized by its rugged and knobbly skin. Its body colour ranges between grey and brown, providing excellent camouflage on rocky substrates. The animal's tail often displays darker banding. Males are slightly larger and have a more pronounced gular scale fold than females. There is no remarkable variation in appearance across different ages or subspecies.
Behavior
Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis's distinctive behavior includes a robust territorial defense, primarily during the breeding season. These largely solitary creatures use head bobbing and open-mouth threats to deter intruders. They exhibit daytime basking in the sun, a key adaptation for survival in their temperate-to-hot climate home. With micro-serrations on their scales, they camouflage among rocky habitats.
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