Leiocephalus inaguae Cochran 1931

Leiocephalus inaguae, commonly known as the Inagua curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae.

Description

Males of L. inaguae can reach 90 mm (3.5 inches) snout-to-vent length (SVL), females are smaller at about 74 mm (3 inches) SVL. There is a strong colouration difference between the males and females (dichromatism).

Habitat

L. inaguae prefers dry, exposed areas and is common on the coast, where it can be found amongst building materials, rocks, and drift wood.

Diet

The species L. inaguae is a typical omnivore, feeding on insects (Lepidoptera larvae, Coleoptera, Formicidae), spiders, fruits, flowers, and buds.^[2]

Geographic range

The Inagua curly-tailed lizard is endemic to the Bahamas and has an extremely restricted range as it is only found on Great Inagua.^[2]

Conservation status

L. inaguae is not listed by the IUCN or CITES as needing any special conservation, however, research is needed to determine its vulnerability due to its restricted range.

References

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Erreferentziak

• TIGR Reptile Database in Species 2000 and ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2011 Annual Checklist

Ikus, gainera

• Leiocephalidae

Leiocephalus inaguae est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Leiocephalidae^[1].

Répartition

Cette espèce est endémique des Bahamas^[1]. Elle se rencontre sur Great Inagua.

Description

Les mâles mesurent jusqu'à 90 mm et les femelles jusqu'à 74 mm, sans la queue^[2].

Étymologie

Cette espèce est nommée en référence au lieu de sa découverte, Great Inagua.

Publication originale

• Cochran, 1931 : New Bahaman Reptiles. Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences, vol. 21, n^o 15, p. 39-41 (texte intégral).

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