Colorado desert fringe-toed lizard
A species of Fringe-toed lizards, Also known as Fringe-toed lizard Scientific name : Uma notata Genus : Fringe-toed lizards
Colorado desert fringe-toed lizard, A species of Fringe-toed lizards
Also known as:
Fringe-toed lizard
Scientific name: Uma notata
Genus: Fringe-toed lizards
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Description General Info
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Description
This lizard is terrestrial and oviparous, females burying their eggs in the sand. It lives in desert or arid areas, preferentially sandy.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Colorado desert fringe-toed lizard's diet primarily consists of vegetation, particularly desert succulents and cacti. This species demonstrates granivorous behavior, consuming seeds and other plant materials indigenous to its arid habitat.
Appearance
Colorado desert fringe-toed lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a flattened, elongated body covered in grainy skin. Its primary coloration is a sandy hue, which aids in camouflage within its arid habitat. A distinct series of dark blotches runs down colorado desert fringe-toed lizard's back. This species has no significant physical divergences between ages, genders, or subspecies. Its tail is long and tapering, and its considerable limbs end in sharply-clawed toes.
Behavior
Colorado desert fringe-toed lizard is a diurnal, solitary species primarily known for its exceptional burrowing skills and for seeking refuge under rocks and vegetation when threatened. Its territorial nature is distinguished by aggressive posturing and biting. These behaviors, combined with specialized scale adaptations, enable effective survival in arid desert environments.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Fringe-toed lizards 
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