Florida scrub lizard
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus woodi Genus : Spiny lizards
Florida scrub lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus woodi
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description General Info
Description
The Florida scrub lizard (Sceloporus woodi ) is a species of lizard endemic to Florida in the United States.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Florida scrub lizard feeds primarily on relative small arthropods. Its diet includes spiders, caterpillars, ants, and beetles. They have been observed to selectively forage, indicating preferences towards certain arthropods.
Appearance
Florida scrub lizard is a small-sized reptile, with a slightly robust, spiny body. Its scale-covered skin exhibits a mottled combination of greens and browns, ideal for camouflage in its environment. The lizard also features a characteristic long tail and a bulky throat region. Males stand out with brightly colored blue patches on their throats and bellies, a feature not seen in females.
Behavior
Florida scrub lizard demonstrates a primarily solitary behavior, with males being notably territorial and aggressive towards intruding males, especially during breeding season. This diurnal species is notably arboreal, expertly maneuvering through vegetation in search of insects and arachnids to feed upon. Its distinctive head-nodding behavior, used as a visual communication method, is a characteristic of its intra-species social interaction.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Florida scrub lizard 
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