Lizards
Introduction Ophisaurus, commonly referred to as glass lizards, are a genus of legless lizards found across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Despite their snake-like appearance, they are true lizards, distinguished by features like movable eyelids and external ear openings. Their name "glass lizard" comes from their ability to…
Introduction The genus Heloderma includes venomous lizards like the Gila monster (H. suspectum) and the Mexican beaded lizard (H. horridum). These lizards are native to arid and semi-arid regions of North and Central America. Known for their slow movements and bead-like skin texture, Heloderma species are unique among lizards due…
Introduction The genus Varanus encompasses a wide range of monitor lizards, known for their intelligence, agility, and adaptability. These reptiles are found across Africa, Asia, and Australia, inhabiting diverse ecosystems such as forests, deserts, and wetlands. Species like the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and the water monitor (Varanus salvator) are…
Introduction Chameleons are a group of reptiles belonging to the family Chamaeleonidae. Known for their extraordinary ability to change color, chameleons are native to Africa, Madagascar, southern Europe, and parts of Asia. They are arboreal lizards with unique adaptations like independently moving eyes and a projectile tongue. These fascinating creatures…
Introduction Skinks (Mabuia) are a diverse group of lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, encompassing over 1,500 species distributed worldwide. They are known for their elongated bodies, smooth scales, and varying limb sizes, with some species even being limbless. Skinks thrive in a range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, deserts,…
Introduction Calotes is a genus of lizards commonly referred to as garden lizards or agamids, found primarily in South and Southeast Asia. These lizards are known for their striking coloration, ability to adapt to various environments, and often for their unique behavior of head-bobbing and displaying their throat fans. They…
Introduction Moloch horridus, commonly known as the thorny devil, is a small, spiny lizard native to the arid and semi-arid deserts of Australia. It is a fascinating creature adapted to survive in some of the harshest environments on Earth. Covered in sharp, conical spines, the thorny devil is known for…
Introduction Draco, commonly known as "flying dragons," is a genus of small, arboreal lizards native to Southeast Asia. These fascinating reptiles are famous for their ability to glide between trees, a behavior made possible by specialized ribs and wing-like flaps of skin called patagia. Draco lizards are typically found in…
Introduction Crotaphytus is a genus of lizards commonly known as collared lizards, named for the distinct black bands or "collars" around their necks. These lizards are native to arid and semi-arid regions of North America, including the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Collared lizards are medium-sized and known for…
Classification of Iguana Phylum :- Chordata (Dorsal tubular nerve cord, notochord and gill-slits present.) Group :- Craniata (Definite head, Cranium with brain present.) Sub phylum :- Vertebrata (Vertebral column present.) Division :- Gnathostomata (Jaws and paired appendages present.) Super Class :- Tetrapoda (Paired limbs, lungs, cornified skin and bony skeleton.) Class :- Reptilia (Scaly vertebrates. Right and left aortic arches present. Single condyle. Pulmonary respiration.…
Classification of Phrynosoma (Horned Toad) Phylum :- Chordata (Dorsal tubular nerve cord, notochord and gill-slits present.) Group :- Craniata (Definite head, Cranium with brain present.) Sub phylum :- Vertebrata (Vertebral column present.) Division :- Gnathostomata (Jaws and paired appendages present.) Super Class :- Tetrapoda (Paired limbs, lungs, cornified skin and bony skeleton.) Class :- Reptilia (Scaly vertebrates. Right and left aortic arches present. Single condyle.…
Classification of Gecko (Wall Lizard) Phylum :- Chordata (Dorsal tubular nerve cord, notochord and gill-slits present.) Group :- Craniata (Definite head, Cranium with brain present.) Sub phylum :- Vertebrata (Vertebral column present.) Division :- Gnathostomata (Jaws and paired appendages present.) Super Class :- Tetrapoda (Paired limbs, lungs, cornified skin and bony skeleton.) Class :- Reptilia (Scaly vertebrates. Right and left aortic arches present. Single condyle.…
Classification of Hemidactylus (Common House Lizard) Phylum :- Chordata (Dorsal tubular nerve cord, notochord and gill-slits present.) Group :- Craniata (Definite head, Cranium with brain present.) Sub phylum :- Vertebrata (Vertebral column present.) Division :- Gnathostomata (Jaws and paired appendages present.) Super Class :- Tetrapoda (Paired limbs, lungs, cornified skin and bony skeleton.) Class :- Reptilia (Scaly vertebrates. Right and left aortic arches present. Single…
Classification of Sphenodon Phylum :- Chordata (Dorsal tubular nerve cord, notochord and gill-slits present.) Group :- Craniata (Definite head, Cranium with brain present.) Sub phylum :- Vertebrata (Vertebral column present.) Division :- Gnathostomata (Jaws and paired appendages present.) Super Class :- Tetrapoda (Paired limbs, lungs, cornified skin and bony skeleton.)…