No. It is only threatened, mainly due to habitat loss.
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Some common types of lizards that live in desert environments include the Gila monster, desert horned lizard, collared lizard, and desert iguana. These lizards have adapted to survive the harsh conditions of the desert, such as extreme heat and limited water sources.
Yes..The largest monitor lizard species.
Shovel-snouted lizard The desert lizard lives in the Namib Desert, when the ground gets too hot the desert lizard does a little dance.
Texas horned lizards survive in the desert with the help of their scaley skin ans since they are cold-blooded they purposely lay out in the sun to warm themselves up.
Yes..The largest monitor lizard species.
Monitor
Roughneck Monitor Lizard was created in 1845.
The scientific name of the Wall lizard is Podarcis muralis.
The Sahara Desert is home to a variety of lizard species, including the well-adapted Sahara sand lizard and the horned viper. These lizards have evolved unique adaptations to thrive in extreme heat and arid conditions, such as burrowing behaviors and specialized skin to minimize water loss. Many species exhibit color changes to blend in with their sandy surroundings, aiding in camouflage from predators. Their diets primarily consist of insects and small invertebrates, making them important components of the desert ecosystem.
Surprisingly, there are many species of animals to be found in the desert. Most are nocturnal so are not obvious unless one is about after dark.