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Lizards

Lizards are a type of scaled reptile that can be found worldwide except in Antarctica. There are approximately 3,800 subspecies, including chameleons, geckos and Komodo dragons. In this category, there are questions and information relating to lizards.

3,425 Questions

What happened to the 'dragon's teeth gate'?

The "dragon's teeth" gate was a mythical gate in Greek mythology that could produce soldiers from the ground when planted. It was destroyed by Jason and the Argonauts when they had to pass through it on their quest for the Golden Fleece.

What is the smallest lizard in the world?

The Jaragua dwarf gecko (Sphaerodactylus ariasae) holds the title of the world's smallest lizard. It measures about 1.6 cm (0.6 inches) in length.

Does the komodo dragon burrow?

Komodo dragons do not typically burrow as they are terrestrial animals that rely on their strong legs and sharp claws for hunting and movement. However, they will use existing burrows or hollows for shelter or to lay their eggs.

What color is a chameleon on a mirror?

A chameleon in front of a mirror would reflect the same color as its surroundings, since mirrors reflect whatever is in front of them. So, the chameleon would appear in the color it is displaying at that moment.

Do Komodo dragons attack people?

Yes, Komodo dragons have been known to attack people, although it is rare. They are powerful predators and can be aggressive if they feel threatened or provoked. It's always best to keep a safe distance and not approach them in the wild.

What are Examples of wildlife in NY?

Bat, Indiana (Myotis sodalis)

Beetle, American burying (Nicrophorus americanus)

Butterfly, Karner blue (Lycaeides Melissa samuelis)

Curlew, Eskimo (Numenius borealis)

Eagle, bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Lynx, Canada (Lynx canadensis)

Plover, piping (Charadrius melodus)

Puma (=cougar), eastern (Puma (=Felis) concolor couguar)

Sea turtle, green (Chelonia mydas)

Sea turtle, hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Sea turtle, Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)

Sea turtle, leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea)

Sea turtle, loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

Snail, Chittenango ovate amber (Succinea chittenangoensis)

Sturgeon, shortnose (Acipenser brevirostrum)

Tern, roseate (Sterna dougallii dougallii)

Tiger beetle, northeastern beach (Cicindela dorsalis dorsalis)

Turtle, bog (=Muhlenberg) northern (Clemmys muhlenbergii)

Wedgemussel, dwarf (Alasmidonta heterodon)

Whale, finback (Balaenoptera physalus)

Whale, humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Whale, right (Balaena glacialis (incl. australis)

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Which is the french translation of blue tongue disease?

The direct translation is "La maladie de la langue bleue." But this is not the answer to the question. The disease in ruminants that we call bluetongue in English is called "La Fièvre Catarrhale Ovine" (FCO) in French.

Is Gila monster capitalized?

Yes. The "Gila" in "Gila monster" is capitalized, but not the "monster" part. The Gila monster takes its name from the Gila River Basin in the southwestern US where the Gila monster was once found.

Why can't you look some people in the eye?

== == Sometimes it's because the person is shy and, as they say, "The eyes are the windows of the soul." It unnerves some people to look others in the eye perhaps because they are a private person and afraid the other person will pick up sadness, depression, etc. Another reason could be that the person who can't look someone in the eye is feeling guilty about something.

What are the scientific name of LIzard?

The scientific name of a lizard is Lacertilia.

What is a stink lizard?

You mean a SKINK Lizard.

One of several species of lizard, often desert living. Several species live by burrowing in sand and eating insects. One species has taken this to extrene and lost its legs altogether. It looks like a small snake.

Other skinks live in forests.

Many species of skink make popular pets. The blue tongued skink is particularly attractive and with a great charecter.

What is the scientific name for a galapagos lizard?

If you are referring to the Galapagos Land Iguana, it's scientific name is Conolophus subcristatus.

What is the binomial nomenclature of a coyote?

Canis latrans is the binomial nomenclature of a coyote.

What is chameleons scientific name?

The chameleons are a group of laterally compressed lizards with prehensile tails. There are over 150 species worldwide, and they are part of the family Chamaeleonidae, but there is no one specific scientific name beyond that. The Chamaeleonidae are arranged into two subfamilies, Chamaeleoninae and Brookesiina (dwarfs). These two groups are further subdivided into about 9 more subgroups, and then further divided into the afformentioned 150+ species.

What is the scientific name for agama lizard?

The scientific name for agama lizard is Agama agama.

What is the scientific name for the lizard that walks on water?

There are several types of "Jesus Lizard" all of the family Basiliscus:

  • Common basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus
  • Red-headed basilisk, Basiliscus galeritus
  • Plumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifrons
  • Striped or Brown Basilisk, Basiliscus vittatus

What is the scientific name for the Nile Monitor?

The scientific name for the Nile Monitor is Varanus niloticus.

What is the scientific name of a komodo dragon?

Varanus komodoensis

If by scientific name you mean latin name, then it is Varanus Komodoensis

What is the scientific name for a whiptail lizard?

The scientific name for a whiptail lizard is genus Aspidoscelis, with different species within the genus having specific names, such as Aspidoscelis tigris for the tiger whiptail lizard.

Scientific name of monitor lizard?

The scientific name of monitor lizards is Varanus.

What is the scientific name for the blue-tongued lizard?

Lacertilia Scientific names are specific to each individual species. You need to be specific as to what type of lizard you are referring to.

Common Anole found in US--(Anole carolenesis)

Komodo Dragon-(Varanus komdoensis)

Iguana-(Igauna igauna) --clever huh

Aligator--(Aligator mississippiensis)

These are just a few common one you may have been thinking of.

Where in the world would you find Banded Gila monsters?

Gila monsters are found in desert areas of Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico, and in northwestern Mexico. They have been sighted in the Trans-Pecos Area of Texas but are uncommon.

The banded Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum cinctum) is the subspecies in the northern part of the range. The nominal subspecies (H. s. suspectum), sometimes called the reticulated Gila monster, lives in the southern and central part of the overall range of the species.