Black-headed scaly foot
A species of Scaly-foot Scientific name : Pygopus schraderi Genus : Scaly-foot
Black-headed scaly foot, A species of Scaly-foot
Scientific name: Pygopus schraderi
Genus: Scaly-foot
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Description
The eastern hooded scaly-foot or eastern scaly-foot (Pygopus schraderi) is a species of flap-footed lizard found in the complex heaths of the lower west coast and the spinifex grasslands of mainland Australia. They are popular pets and are often mistaken for snakes due to their limbless appearance...
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Black-headed scaly foot predominantly feeds on small insects and arachnids, methodically foraging through leaf litter. A voracious predator, it frequently preys on spiders, beetles and termites.
Appearance
Black-headed scaly foot is a legless lizard characterized by its slender, elongated body with a blunt head and long tail. Adorned with small, rough, and overlapping scales, it presents a blue-gray coloration. A distinctive line of black markings extends from its nostrils to the end of its tail. There are no significant changes in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Black-headed scaly foot are predominantly nocturnal creatures, often foraging at night time. They are known for their flattened bodies and ability to glide along sand, which complements their desert habitat. Highly solitary, these creatures only interact during mating season and exhibit significant territorial behavior, likely due to resource scarcity within their natural habitat.
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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