Clarion island tree lizard
A species of Tree lizards Scientific name : Urosaurus clarionensis Genus : Tree lizards
Clarion island tree lizard, A species of Tree lizards
Scientific name: Urosaurus clarionensis
Genus: Tree lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Clarion island tree lizard exhibits an extraordinary ability to regulate its body temperature despite the shifting environmental conditions of its arid habitat, a direct result of its behavior of modulated sun exposure. This lizard also displays an omnivorous diet which adapts according to seasonal availability, crucial for its survival in such a fluctuating ecosystem.
General Info
Lifespan
1-8 years
Diet
Clarion island tree lizard is chiefly an insectivorous species, feeding primarily on small insects. It displays a preference for beetles and ants, though its diet also includes an assortment of spiders and larvae, reflecting adaptability within its feeding habits.
Appearance
Clarion island tree lizard is a small, rather slim lizard with scaly skin. Its coloration ranges from dark to olive green, often with lighter, patterned markings on the dorsum. Equipped with a relatively long tail, its back features small spiny scales. There are no noticeable differences between genders or age groups within this species.
Behavior
Clarion island tree lizard is a solitary lizard, engaging in daily sun basking behavior for thermoregulation. It uses visual displays, such as push-ups and head bobs to communicate and assert territorial dominance. For sustenance, clarion island tree lizard primarily feeds on insects and other small invertebrates. Notably, clarion island tree lizard employs effective camouflaging within its rocky and arid habitats for evasion and predator avoidance.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Tree lizards Species
Clarion island tree lizard 
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