Blue spiny lizard
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus cyanogenys Genus : Spiny lizards
Blue spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus cyanogenys
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description
Characteristic is a broad, black and white collar and very large, gekielete and expiring in a tip shed. The tail scales are arranged in whorls. The lizards are 25 to 30 inches long. Their basic color is brown, stomach side and throat, with the males also back and tail are blue. Furthermore, the male animals have more pronounced thorn spurs. The head is broad and flattened, the limbs strong. The hind legs are longer than the front legs.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Blue spiny lizard is an insectivore, feeding primarily on ants, beetles, and spiders. It selectively chooses prey based on size and availability, showing a preference for softer-bodied insects.
Appearance
Blue spiny lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a spiky body shape and rough, scaly skin. Its primary color is a brilliant blue-green, with best marked in males, contrasting rudely against the darker patterns that drape its back and tail. Females are typically less brightly colored and display more subdued hues. Young blue spiny lizard are grayish-brown with speckled patterns, gradually acquiring the vibrant blue-green as they mature. It has no horns or wings but sports a long, tapering tail.
Behavior
The blue spiny lizard is primarily solitarious, known for its diurnal, carnivorous eating habits. These lizards are terrestrially active, foraging for food mainly on the ground. Verdant surroundings of rocks and trees offer perfect locations for them to bask. Males display vivid throat colors to demonstrate territorial dominance and attract females. Their 'push-up' displays, an engaging survival technique against threats in the wild, are their distinctive behavioral trait.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Blue spiny lizard 
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