San lucan spiny lizard
A species of Spiny lizards, Also known as Mexican desert spiny lizard, Baja california spiny lizard Scientific name : Sceloporus zosteromus Genus : Spiny lizards
San lucan spiny lizard, A species of Spiny lizards
Also known as:
Mexican desert spiny lizard, Baja california spiny lizard
Scientific name: Sceloporus zosteromus
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description General Info
Description
San lucan spiny lizard exhibits a unique cold-hardiness, surviving freezing temperatures by limiting ice formation within its body — a distinguishing ecological adaptation. This trait enables the species to occupy diverse, colder habitats, expanding its ecological range. Furthermore, san lucan spiny lizard is known for its territorial behavior, aggressively defending its domains while displaying complex communication, such as body posturing and tail-wag signals.
General Info
Lifespan
4-5 years
Diet
San lucan spiny lizard maintains an insectivorous diet, consistent mostly of arthropods such as spiders and insects. Notably, it exhibits a preference for beetles due to their relative abundance and ease of capture.
Appearance
The san lucan spiny lizard is a medium-sized, robust lizard with rough, scaly skin. Their overall color is a blend of dark brown or black, interspersed with white spots forming unique dorsal lined patterns. Features include a broad triangular head, long tail, strong legs, and spiny scales along their back and sides. There are no significant appearance differences due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
San lucan spiny lizard is a diurnal reptile, spending daylight hours sunning between bouts of active foraging. Despite being a solitary species, it exhibits territorial behavior, using posturing and agnostic bouts to defend territory. The species is adept at climbing and uses its agility to navigate through its natural habitat, seeking vertical escape routes when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
San lucan spiny lizard 
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