Plestiodon lagunensis (lat.) - a lizard of the skink family.
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| Plestiodon lagunensis Van Denburgh , 1895 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Eumeces lagunensis |
Description
Terrestrial lizards 16–20 cm long. A pink tail is a characteristic feature of this species. In immature individuals, the tail is colored brighter than in mature ones. The purpose of such a coloration is not entirely clear, perhaps it attracts a predator to the tail, which can be discarded, and distracts from vital organs.
They live on the peninsula of Bahia California in Mexico .
Plestiodon lagunensis leads a secretive lifestyle and often hides under stones. It feeds on insects and spiders , which it extracts in leaf litter. During a short winter, he does not hibernate , although his activity is somewhat reduced.
The female lays two to six eggs in an underground passage made in soft soil. The mother guards the masonry until hatching and can carry it from place to place when adverse conditions occur, such as during flooding.
Plestiodon lagunensis is an endangered species (endangered, EN).
Links
- The Reptile Database: Plestiodon lagunensis