Slevin’s bunch grass lizard
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus slevini Genus : Spiny lizards
Slevin’s bunch grass lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus slevini
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Slevin's bunchgrass lizard (Sceloporus slevini) is a species of lizard in the subfamily Phrynosomatinae ranging from Southwestern United States to northern Mexico. Described in 1937 by Hobart M. Smith, the species was named after the collector of the holotype specimen, Joseph R. Slevin.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Slevin’s bunch grass lizard primarily consumes small insects and arthropods. Its diet particularly includes beetles, spiders, and ant species. Slevin’s bunch grass lizard is an active forager, hunting and eating prey during daylight hours.
Appearance
Slevin’s bunch grass lizard is a small-sized lizard with a sleek, flat body covered in rough, scale-like skin. Exhibiting predominantly brown coloration, this creature sports conspicuous black bands across its body and tail. Remarkable are also its sharp claws and the spiny crest that runs down its back to the tail. While both genders generally look similar, males often have blue patches on their throats and bellies.
Behavior
Slevin’s bunch grass lizard is a solitary, diurnal species typically occupied with basking and foraging activities during the day. This species is territorial, often seen performing push-up displays as a form of threat behavior to intruders. The nocturnal retreat of slevin’s bunch grass lizard is often rock crevices or fissures, indicating the species' adaptability to an arid habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Slevin’s bunch grass lizard 
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