Lundell's spiny lizard
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus lundelli Genus : Spiny lizards
Lundell's spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus lundelli
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description
The lizard-flaky lizard of Lundell (Sceloporus lundelli) is a species of lizard that belongs to the Phrynosomatidae family, native to southeastern Mexico, northern Belize and northern Guatemala, with an altitude range between 0 and 300 meters above sea level.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Lundell's spiny lizard sustains primarily on a diet of small invertebrates. Its consumption is dominated by arthropods, notably ants, beetles, and spiders, adapting intuitively to local prey abundance.
Appearance
Lundell's spiny lizard is a small-bodied lizard with rough, spiny scales primarily in shades of brown, providing good camouflage. Adult specimens have a prominent dorsal crest, while the tail is long and ringed. Blue speckling may adorn the belly. There's little sexual dimorphism, although males might have more vibrant belly tones. Juveniles resemble adult forms but are smaller in size.
Behavior
Lundell's spiny lizard is largely solitary, engaging in diurnal activities, such as basking and foraging, primarily for small invertebrates. This species exhibits territorial behaviors, primarily male individuals, who engage in physical combat for territory and mates. Despite being ground-dwellers, they are adept climbers, an adaptation to their woodland and scrubland habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Lundell's spiny lizard 
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