Duges' Spiny Lizard is characterized by its rough, spiny scales and a distinctive pattern of stripes and spots. Males display vibrant blue patches on their bellies during the breeding season.
Habitat
Found in rocky hillsides and scrubland.
Diet
Insectivorous, primarily eating beetles and grasshoppers.
How common
Common
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