Shy spiny lizard
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus cautus Genus : Spiny lizards
Shy spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus cautus
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description
Shy spiny lizard exhibits a fascinating ecological role with its unique burrow excavation behavior, enabling soil aeration and nutrient cycling in its habitat. Characterized by its territorial nature, this species significantly impacts local biodiversity by influencing species distribution through competitive interactions.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Shy spiny lizard is predominantly insectivorous, feasting primarily on arthropods such as spiders and beetles. Its eating habits display preference for invertebrates, making up a significant portion of its daily intake.
Appearance
Shy spiny lizard are small, robust lizards with rough, scaly skin. They exhibit a predominantly brown or green hue, often with blotch or band-like patterns along the body. While males boast blue patches on their throat and belly, females and juveniles have paler coloration. The most distinctive feature of shy spiny lizard is its elongated tail, accounting for over half of its total length, with serrated or spiked edges.
Behavior
Shy spiny lizard is primarily a diurnal species, showcasing basking, foraging and territorial display behaviors during daylight hours. This species, largely solitary in nature, is known to exhibit vibrant color changes during mating and territorial disputes, a unique signaling strategy. Their survival in rugged terrains can be attributed to exceptional camouflage ability.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Shy spiny lizard 
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