Sceloporus magister cephaloflavus
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus magister cephaloflavus Genus : Spiny lizards
Sceloporus magister cephaloflavus, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus magister cephaloflavus
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Sceloporus magister cephaloflavus displays territorial behaviors, using distinctive push-up displays to fend off rivals and defend its home range. This reptile extracts water largely from food consumption, especially from consumption of ants and termites, demonstrating incredible adaptation to arid environments. With active life primarily diurnal, it bears significant role in controlling certain insect populations.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Sceloporus magister cephaloflavus feeds mainly on arthropods, making insects and spiders its preferred prey. Its diet is supplemented occasionally with plant matter, predominantly leaves and berries.
Appearance
Sceloporus magister cephaloflavus are medium-sized lizards with a flat, elongated body, and rough granular scales. Predominantly dark brown, their skin exhibits incredible color variations of lighter brown and yellow across the body, particularly around the head. Their spine-adorned tail is characteristic, often taking up two-thirds of their total length. No significant differences exist in their appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Sceloporus magister cephaloflavus exhibits extensive territorial behavior, often involving threat displays, chase sequences, and direct physical confrontations. This species is predominantly solitary, except in periods of mating. Remarkably adapted to arid climates, sceloporus magister cephaloflavus can thermoregulate by seeking shade or basking in the sun, effectively withstanding subtle temperature variances. Detailed observations reveal sceloporus magister cephaloflavus as a proficient ambush predator, utilizing its intricate camouflaging abilities for catching prey.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards 
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