Fringe-toed lizards are lizards of the genus Uma in the family Phrynosomatidae, native to deserts of North America. They are adapted for life in sandy deserts with fringe-like scales on their hind toes hence their common name.
Lizards of the genus Uma have a brown and tan coloration that helps them to blend in with the sand. The dorsal surface has a velvety texture with intricate markings. In addition, they also have prominent elongated scales which form a fringe on the sides of their hind toes.[2] These fringes aid with traction and speed, and help the lizard avoid sinking into loose, sandy dunes.[3]
Fringe-toed lizards also possess upper jaws which overlap the lower ones, preventing the intrusion of sand particles, and nostrils that can be closed at will. Flaps also close against the ear openings when moving through sand, and the upper and lower eyelids have interlocking scales that prevent sand from getting into the eyes.[2]
Fringe-toed lizards range throughout southeast California and southwest Arizona, and extend into northwest Sonora and northeast Baja California.[2]
Lizards of the genus Uma are found in low desert areas having fine, loose sand.
Fringe-toed lizards primarily eat insects, including ants, beetles, grasshoppers, and caterpillars. Flower buds, stems, leaves and seeds of plants are also eaten.[2]
Lizards of the genus Uma bury themselves underground in the winter. They sleep in their burrows, and use their burrows for protection from predators and extreme temperatures.
"Uma rufopunctata", the previous name for the Yuman Desert fringe-toed lizard, was found in 2016 to represent a hybrid between U. notata and U. cowlesi.[5] ||
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Uma es un género de lagartos de la familia Phrynosomatidae. Se distribuyen por el sudoeste de Estados Unidos y México.
Listadas alfabéticamente:[1]
Uma es un género de lagartos de la familia Phrynosomatidae. Se distribuyen por el sudoeste de Estados Unidos y México.
Uma Phrynosomatidae familiaren barruan sailkatzen den narrasti genero bat da.
Uma Phrynosomatidae familiaren barruan sailkatzen den narrasti genero bat da.
Uma est un genre de sauriens de la famille des Phrynosomatidae[1].
Les espèces de ce genre se rencontrent dans le sud-ouest des États-Unis et au Mexique.
Selon Reptarium Reptile Database (26 février 2012)[2] :
Uma est un genre de sauriens de la famille des Phrynosomatidae.
Uma – rodzaj jaszczurki z rodziny frynosomowatych (Phrynosomatidae).
Rodzaj obejmuje gatunki występujące w Stanach Zjednoczonych (Arizona i Kalifornia) i Meksyku (Coahuila, Kalifornia Dolna, Sonora, Chihuahua i Durango)[3].
Uma: Yuma, plemię Indian Ameryki Północnej[4].
Do rodzaju należą następujące gatunki[3]:
Uma – rodzaj jaszczurki z rodziny frynosomowatych (Phrynosomatidae).
Uma[1] este un gen de șopârle din familia Phrynosomatidae.[1]
Cladograma conform Catalogue of Life[1]:
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