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Rio magdalena tegu

A species of Tretioscincus
Scientific name : Tretioscincus bifasciatus Genus : Tretioscincus

Rio magdalena tegu, A species of Tretioscincus
Scientific name: Tretioscincus bifasciatus
Genus: Tretioscincus
Rio magdalena tegu (Tretioscincus bifasciatus) Photo By danielvanderpost , used under CC0-1.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Tretioscincus bifasciatus, the Rio Magdalena tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is found in Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, Margarita Island, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, and Colombia.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Rio magdalena tegu thrives on a diet largely comprising small invertebrates, specifically feeding on a variety of insects and spiders. Its hunting technique involves active foraging in leaf litter.

Appearance

Rio magdalena tegu is a small lizard, characterized by a slender body covered with smooth scales. Predominantly brown, it showcases distinctive dual stripes running the length of its body. This species lacks any significant appendages such as wings or horns. Both genders and all ages have a similar appearance, with minimal variation among them.

Behavior

Rio magdalena tegu is predominantly diurnal, showing increased activity during daylight hours. They use visual signals, such as body postures and movements, for communication, often indicating territorial boundaries to potential competitors. While not socially organized, they display some degree of congeniality in overlapping territories. Notably, their survival tactics include camouflage, blending with the vegetation in their tropical habitats.

Population

Stable
Rio magdalena tegu (Tretioscincus bifasciatus) Rio magdalena tegu (Tretioscincus bifasciatus) Photo By danielvanderpost , used under CC0-1.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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