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DESERT SPINY LIZARD [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
Universal entry(ies)
Sceloporus magister
Latin
CONT

The desert spiny lizard captures its prey when the temperature exceeds 30 C but can only digest at 37 C or more. Males at the peak of activity bob their heads very frequently, moving them up and down with incredible speed. If a conspecific finds itself bobbed at in this way, it can react in a variety of ways- a weaker male will flee immediately, but a female usually holds her ground.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reptiles et amphibiens
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Sceloporus magister
Latin

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