Stellagama stellio brachydactyla
A species of Starred agama Scientific name : Stellagama stellio brachydactyla Genus : Starred agama
Stellagama stellio brachydactyla, A species of Starred agama
Scientific name: Stellagama stellio brachydactyla
Genus: Starred agama
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Description
Stellagama stellio brachydactyla engages in a form of thermoregulation, basking frequently in sunlit areas to maintain body temperature. Its diet is omnivorous, encompassing plant matter, insects, and, occasionally, smaller reptiles. This broad dietary range makes stellagama stellio brachydactyla a significant player in controlling insect populations, while contributing to seed dispersal, emphasizing its ecological importance.
General Info
Lifespan
8-15 years
Diet
Stellagama stellio brachydactyla is primarily herbivorous, subsisting largely on vegetative matter. Significant dietary components include leaves, fruits, and flowers of many native plants but it can also display an opportunistic feeding behavior, incorporating animal material into its diet.
Appearance
Stellagama stellio brachydactyla is a small-sized lizard species with robust bodies and short, sturdy limbs. Its skin is rough and scaly, with a predominantly dark brown or black color that often features lighter, star-like spots. The spiked tail makes it easily recognizable. As size and color differences exist between males and females, males are typically larger and display brighter coloration during the mating season.
Behavior
Stellagama stellio brachydactyla is a solitary, sun-loving species known for territorial basking, marking spots through fecal deposits. Its behaviors include insectivorous foraging, often catching prey on the run. Notably, it manifests push-up displays during territorial disputes or courtship, paired with distinctive head bobbing.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Starred agama Species
Stellagama stellio brachydactyla 
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