Yuman desert fringe-toed lizard
A species of Fringe-toed lizards Scientific name : Uma rufopunctata Genus : Fringe-toed lizards
Yuman desert fringe-toed lizard, A species of Fringe-toed lizards
Scientific name: Uma rufopunctata
Genus: Fringe-toed lizards
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Description General Info
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Description
It is a terrestrial and oviparous lizard.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Yuman desert fringe-toed lizard subsists primarily on a diet of insects, specifically ants and beetles. The species exhibits a preference for granivorous arthropods, highlighting an integral part of its insectivorous diet.
Appearance
Yuman desert fringe-toed lizard is a relatively small, lizard-like creature with a sleek, elongated body and rough-textured skin. It features various spots of deep reddish-brown amidst a primarily beige or gray background coloration. Its body transitions into a long, thin tail towards the end. Both sexes appear similar in color and size, with no significant differences. Younger individuals tend to have a finer spot pattern that broadens with age.
Behavior
Yuman desert fringe-toed lizard is a primarily solitary species that exhibits unique burrowing behavior for thermoregulation and predator evasion. Its alert hunting method includes scanning, wind-testing, and rapid digging in sandy substrates to capture prey. Despite it being a ground-dwelling reptile, it exhibits some climbing skills, utilizing vertical surfaces within its rocky arid habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Fringe-toed lizards Species
Yuman desert fringe-toed lizard 
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