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Fauna of Aizcona: Zabala Muskerra (Broadhead Lizard)
Least Concern
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Leiosauridae
Genus: Diplolaemus
Species: D. Zabala
Distribution and Habitat
Zabala Muskerra is native to the drier areas of Aizcona, both in the South and in the interior. While it spends alot of its day on the hunt or sunbathing on rocks, it tries to stay within range of rock piles or foliage in order to evade predators. It is neither tree climbing nor aquatic although this lizard has been found outside of its natural habitat in many cases, although those populations are not strong.
Description
The Zabala Muskerra has a broad, triangular head and strong jaws. It is a medium-brown color with bands of darker brown blotches. Its snout-to vent length (SVL) is 5 to 9 cm (2.0 to 3.5 in). Individuals can grow to 13.76 g. This species has sexual reproduction. Reproduction is dioecious. Zabala Muskerra relies on running to move around.
Diet
Zabala Muskerra is omnivorous although its diet mostly consists of insects and other small invertebrates.