Buller's spiny lizard
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus bulleri Genus : Spiny lizards
Buller's spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus bulleri
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description
Buller's spiny lizard is predominantly a solitary species, engaging in crucial territorial behaviours where each individual presides over a distinct home range, refraining from intraspecies forays. Primarily an insectivore, it adeptly uses its swift movements to catch prey, enriching the ecological balance by controlling insect population, and in turn serving as a food source for predators, thus playing a role in nutrient recycling.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Buller's spiny lizard's primary food consists of small invertebrates, notably insects. It specifically targets arthropods like beetles and spiders profusely, showing a remarkable preference for prey with hard exoskeletons.
Appearance
Buller's spiny lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a robust body and rough, scaly skin. Its primary coloration is a muted green-gray, but males frequently exhibit brighter green hues, particularly during the breeding season. The lizard's back is adorned with dark-brown, irregularly-shaped marks that provide excellent camouflage. Buller's spiny lizard's distinguishing feature is its long, slender tail, responsible for as much as two-thirds of its total length.
Behavior
Buller's spiny lizard is a solitary reptile known for being primarily diurnal. It displays a distinct territorial behavior, often asserting its domain through aggressive displays rather than physical confrontation. This species feeds on a diverse diet of arthropods, complementing its ecological role as a prolific predator. Buller's spiny lizard's habitat-specific camouflage provides it an effective defense mechanism in its natural environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Buller's spiny lizard 
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