Minor spiny lizard
A species of Spiny lizards, Also known as Minor lizard, Red minor lizard Scientific name : Sceloporus minor Genus : Spiny lizards
Minor spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Also known as:
Minor lizard, Red minor lizard
Scientific name: Sceloporus minor
Genus: Spiny lizards
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General Info
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General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Minor spiny lizard's diet primarily consists of insects, particularly ants, beetles and grasshoppers. This species also consumes spiders and other arthropods, demonstrating a penchant for insectivorous dietary habits.
Appearance
Minor spiny lizard is a small-sized lizard with a slim, elongated body covered in rough, spiny scales. Its skin primarily displays shades of brown and dark grey, often blended into an intricate pattern across its back and tail. Males present a distinct, bright blue patch on their lower abdomen, which is not visible in females.
Behavior
Minor spiny lizard is a diurnal, solitary reptile primarily observed basking on rocks and tree trunks. Displaying distinctive defensive postures when threatened, it inflates its body and waves its tail. It is a voracious consumer of arthropods, employing a sit-and-wait hunting strategy. Males exhibit territorial defense, though interactions are typically non-aggressive, using rhythmic pushup displays to communicate dominance.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Minor spiny lizard 
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