Long-tailed brush lizard
A species of Tree lizards, Also known as Arizona brush lizard, Western long-tailed brush lizard Scientific name : Urosaurus graciosus Genus : Tree lizards
Long-tailed brush lizard, A species of Tree lizards
Also known as:
Arizona brush lizard, Western long-tailed brush lizard
Scientific name: Urosaurus graciosus
Genus: Tree lizards
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Description General Info
Description
The long-tailed brush lizard, Urosaurus graciosus, occurs in the Mojave and northwestern Sonoran Deserts in the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, Sonora, and Baja California. This species received its common name due to its tail, which is more than twice the body length, and since it is almost always encountered on a tree or shrub. Its gray or tan coloration keep it well camouflaged against branches while it waits for insects. Unlike most other phrynosomatid lizards,...
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Long-tailed brush lizard is primarily insectivorous, feeding on a range of arthropods. It exhibits a preference for ants, spiders, and beetles, supplementing its diet with small fruits and leaves when available.
Behavior
Long-tailed brush lizard demonstrates arboreal adaptations, such as flattened bodies for crevice hiding and escape hibernation. A solitary species, they display territoriality, with males often seen doing push-ups to ward off rivals. Additionally, their foraging behavior involves opportunistically preying upon arthropods, specifically during daylight hours.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Tree lizards Species
Long-tailed brush lizard 
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