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Yellow-spotted spiny lizard

A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name : Sceloporus chrysostictus Genus : Spiny lizards

Yellow-spotted spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus chrysostictus
Genus: Spiny lizards
Yellow-spotted spiny lizard (Sceloporus chrysostictus) Photo By leonardobravo , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The yellow-spotted spiny lizard or Yucatán spiny lizard (Sceloporus chrysostictus) is a species of phrynosomatid lizard.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Yellow-spotted spiny lizard is an insectivorous predator, primarily feasting on soft-bodied arthropods. It prefers insects like beetles, spiders, crickets, and caterpillars, capturing them through active hunting.

Appearance

Yellow-spotted spiny lizard is a small, agile lizard that sports distinctive scaly skin. Exhibiting hues of brown and black, yellow-spotted spiny lizard's body is adorned with an array of golden spots, adding intricate detailing. Its slender, elongated body is paired with a long tail, enhancing stabilization during agile maneuvers. Although both sexes share these characteristics, males often sport brighter markings.

Behavior

Yellow-spotted spiny lizard is a diurnal, solitary species known for its distinctive basking behavior to regulate body temperature. Primarily a ground dweller, it is territorially aggressive, using physical displays and posturing during encounters with its own kind. This species possesses a unique survival behavior: when threatened, it performs peculiar body oscillations seemingly mimicking leaf movements, offering camouflage in its natural habitat.

Population

Stable
Yellow-spotted spiny lizard (Sceloporus chrysostictus) Yellow-spotted spiny lizard (Sceloporus chrysostictus) Photo By leonardobravo , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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