Indian spiny-tailed lizard
A species of Saara Scientific name : Saara hardwickii Genus : Saara
Indian spiny-tailed lizard, A species of Saara
Scientific name: Saara hardwickii
Genus: Saara
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Description
Saara hardwickii, commonly known as Hardwicke's spiny-tailed lizard or the Indian spiny-tailed lizard is a species of agamid lizard found patchily distributed in the Thar desert, Kutch, and surrounding arid zones in India and Pakistan. These lizards are mainly herbivorous are live in numbers in some areas. These lizards are found in loose clusters and attract raptors and predators. They are also hunted by local peoples in the belief that the fat extracted from it is...
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Indian spiny-tailed lizard is predominantly an herbivore, feeding primarily on leafy vegetation. It demonstrates a specific preference for tender leaves and shoots, which form a substantial part of its diet.
Appearance
Indian spiny-tailed lizard is a moderately sized lizard with a flattened, spiny body and loose folds of skin around its neck and flanks. It boasts a rough, sandpaper-like skin texture in a dominant yellow-brown shade, which is often interspersed with unpatterned bands of darker brown. Its most notable feature is the pronounced lateral fold that spans between its limbs, expanding when the animal is disturbed.
Behavior
Indian spiny-tailed lizard is a ground-dwelling, primarily herbivorous species displaying diurnal behavior. It's known for unique tail autotomy as a defensive mechanism. It thrives in solitary, territorialistic lifestyle, marking territories by defecation deposition, primarily in rocky habitats to avoid predation.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Saara Species
Indian spiny-tailed lizard 
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