Chihuahua fringe-toed lizard
A species of Fringe-toed lizards Scientific name : Uma paraphygas Genus : Fringe-toed lizards
Chihuahua fringe-toed lizard, A species of Fringe-toed lizards
Scientific name: Uma paraphygas
Genus: Fringe-toed lizards
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General Info
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Chihuahua fringe-toed lizard is an insectivore, primarily feeding on ants and termites. It utilizes its specialized tongue and sharp claws to extract these insects, incorporating a crucial source of protein into its diet.
Appearance
Chihuahua fringe-toed lizard is a small, squarish lizard with smooth, sleek skin. Its primary coloration is dusty grey with occasional blends of brown, marked by a distinct series of light, irregular stripes along its back. Differing little between genders and ages, its tail is long and slender, often twice the length of the body. It lacks any prominent features such as horns or wings.
Behavior
Chihuahua fringe-toed lizard displays a remarkable daytime activity pattern, adept at foraging and burrowing in sandy desert environments. Marking their territory by leaving trails and urine deposits, this species exhibits territorial behavior. Unlike other lizard species, chihuahua fringe-toed lizard is solitary, only interacting during the mating season. Its unique defense mechanism involves blending into its environment to avoid predators.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Fringe-toed lizards Species
Chihuahua fringe-toed lizard 
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