Sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii Genus : Spiny lizards
Sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description
The sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii demonstrates a specialized set of behavioral and ecological characteristics observed in few other reptiles. This particular lizard is a viviparous, giving birth to live young, which aids survival in its cold, high altitude habitats. It also showcases a unique defensive mechanism, the ability to squirt blood from its eyes to deter predators, contributing to its successful existence in rugged, rock-strewn environments.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii is an insectivorous species, primarily relying on a diverse array of invertebrates. It specifically preys upon beetles, spiders, and other arthropods, utilizing a sit-and-wait hunting strategy to secure its nourishment.
Appearance
Sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii is a medium-sized lizard reaching up to 14 cm in length. Featuring a stocky body, it has rough skin covered in both flattened and keeled scales. Its coloration is largely grey or brown, often with a darker pattern of crossbands or blotches. Males boast bold blue spots on their underbelly, while females are less vibrant. This variant carries a pair of small, spiny scales running along the length of its body from head to tail.
Behavior
Sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii is notably territorial, engaging in combative displays to defend its domain. It lives solitarily and engages in daytime basking and feeding on insects. Notable for its push-up displays and head-bobs as forms of communication, sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii exhibits remarkable adaptation to rocky, arid environments.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Sceloporus poinsettii poinsettii 
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