Black-headed scaly foot
A species of Scaly-foot, Also known as Hooded scaly-foot Scientific name : Pygopus nigriceps Genus : Scaly-foot
Black-headed scaly foot, A species of Scaly-foot
Also known as:
Hooded scaly-foot
Scientific name: Pygopus nigriceps
Genus: Scaly-foot
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Description General Info
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Description
The hooded scaly-foot, Pygopus nigriceps, is an endemic Australian legless lizard of the Pygopodidae family.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Black-headed scaly foot sustains primarily on a carnivorous diet, specializing in invertebrates. It utilizes its unique anguid-like body structure to dig into the soil, searching for insects, spiders, and other small creatures.
Appearance
Black-headed scaly foot is a legless lizard with elongated body and tail. It has a dark head with a lighter brown body, the scales of which appear glossy. It's further distinguished by its small, round, dark eyes and lack of external ears. Males are often distinguished by larger heads and broader bodies. Its overall length can reach up to 60cm, bulk of it is its tail.
Behavior
Black-headed scaly foot is a nocturnal species that commits to solitary living, only interacting during the breeding season. As burrowers, they create subterranean homes for protection and reproduction. Their territorial markings involve scent trails, with males actively defending their territory from intruders. They are carnivores, often feeding on arthropods and small reptiles.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Legless lizards Genus
Scaly-foot Species
Black-headed scaly foot 
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