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Fauna of Aizcona: Zabala Muskerra (Broadhead Lizard)

Zabala Muskerra


Conservation Status
Least Concern

Scientific Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Leiosauridae
Genus: Diplolaemus
Species: D. Zabala
Zabala Muskerra, or the Broadhead Lizard (Translated to English), is a species of lizard native to Southern and Central Aizcona. The lizard favors drier areas although it has been found living in coastal areas. It is skittish and tries to hide from humans and predators as best as it can and enjoys hiding in what foliage it can find or in piles of rocks.

Distribution of Zabala Muskerra


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.

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