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Cope's largescale spiny lizard

A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name : Sceloporus utiformis Genus : Spiny lizards

Cope's largescale spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus utiformis
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Cope's largescale spiny lizard (Sceloporus utiformis) Photo By liamragan , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The herbivorous cope's largescale spiny lizard engages in a unique form of body-waving display devoid in other lizard species, demonstrating a complexity in behavioral communication. Living in arid ecosystems, it has evolved specialized water-conservation strategies, such as excreting waste in concentrated form to limit water loss, vital for survival under harsh desert conditions.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Cope's largescale spiny lizard species is primarily an insectivorous animal, known for its preference for ants and beetles. It is also known to consume other arthropods including spiders, displaying a wide range of insect diets in different ecosystems.

Behavior

Cope's largescale spiny lizard is a diurnal, solitary animal exhibiting a strong territorial behavior. Males of the species commonly engage in combative displays to secure their territory. With an arboreal lifestyle, cope's largescale spiny lizard forages primarily on insects during daylight hours. Known for its unique head-bobbing communication method, this species also employs camouflage as a survival tactic in its environment.

Population

Stable
Cope's largescale spiny lizard (Sceloporus utiformis) Cope's largescale spiny lizard (Sceloporus utiformis) Photo By liamragan , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
North american spiny lizards
Genus
Spiny lizards
Species
Cope's largescale spiny lizard
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