Duges' spiny lizard
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus dugesii Genus : Spiny lizards
Duges' spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus dugesii
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description
Duges' spiny lizard boasts a robust ability to thrive in various ecological niches, from dry deciduous forest to scrubland environments, thanks to its rapid adaptation strategies. It exhibits rare, bimodal reproductive behavior, featuring both oviparity and viviparity, depending on environmental pressures. This lizard's sturdy tail is used as a formidable defense mechanism against potential predators.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Duges' spiny lizard mainly feeds on small invertebrates, thus classifying it as an insectivore. Its diet is primarily composed of spiders, beetles, and grasshoppers, displaying a preference for high-protein prey.
Appearance
Duges' spiny lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a body length typically up to 15 cm, not including the tail. It has a robust body, rough, spiky skin, and a forked tongue. Notable for its vibrant colors, it predominantly exhibits a turquoise blue chest and belly, with a black-to-brown back covered in rough scales. Females and juveniles are noticeably less colorful, usually exhibiting shades of dull green or brown.
Behavior
A diurnal species, duges' spiny lizard exhibits basking behavior in the sun, important for body temperature regulation. This reptile is a solitary creature, showing aggression towards conspecifics. During courtship, males perform intricate push-ups to attract females. They defend their territories using visual displays and, if necessary, physical intensity. Foraging in wide ranges, they consume a mix of arthropods, showing adaptability in their diet.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Duges' spiny lizard 
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