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
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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
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Yellow-spotted spiny lizard 
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