new world lizards
New World Lizards refer to lizard species native to the Americas (North, Central, and South America). They belong to diverse families, including Iguanidae, Teiidae, Dactyloidae, Corytophanidae, and others. Heres an overview of key groups and species: Iguanidae (Iguanas & Relatives) - Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) Large, arboreal, herbivorous; found in tropical rainforests. - Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) Only seafaring lizard; Galápagos Islands. - Spiny-tailed Iguanas (Ctenosaura spp.) Rock-dwelling, omnivorous; Mexico & Central America. Dactyloidae (Anoles) - Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) Common in southeastern U.S.; color-changing ability. - Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) Large, Cuban native; introduced in Florida. - Numerous Caribbean species with adaptive radiations (e.g., Anolis sagrei). Teiidae (Whiptails & Tegus) - American Whiptails (Aspidoscelis spp.) Fast-moving, diurnal; some species are parthenogenetic (all-female). - Argentine Black-and-White Tegu (Salvator merianae) Large, intelligent; invasive in Florida. - Gold Tegu (Tupinambis teguixin) Amazonian rainforest dweller. Corytophanidae (Basilisks & Helmeted Lizards) - Common Basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) "Jesus Christ Lizard" for running on water. - Helmeted Iguana (Corytophanes cristatus) Slow-moving, camouflaged in Central America. Gymnophthalmidae (Spectacled Lizards) - Small, often fossorial (burrowing) lizards in tropical regions. Xantusiidae (Night Lizards) - Granite Night Lizard (Xantusia henshawi) Secretive, rock-crevice dweller. Scincidae (Skinks) - Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) Common in eastern North America. - Broad-headed Skink (Plestiodon laticeps) Larger, tree-dwelling species. Phrynosomatidae (Horned Lizards & Spiny Lizards) - Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) Camouflaged, ant-eating; can squirt blood from eyes. - Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister) Southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Diploglossidae (Galliwasp & Glass Lizards) - Glass Lizards (Ophisaurus spp.) Legless, snake-like; found in southeastern U.S. Tropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards) - Lava Lizards (Microlophus spp.) Galápagos and South America. Key Features of New World Lizards: - Diverse habitats: Rainforests, deserts, mountains, and islands. - Adaptations: Gliding (e.g., Draco in Central America), water-running (basilisks), parthenogenesis (whiptails). - Threats: Habitat loss, invasive species (e.g., tegus in Florida), pet trade. Would you like details on a specific species or region?
New World Lizards refer to lizard species native to the Americas (North, Central, and South America). They belong to div...
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