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Bavayia crassicollis
Discover the Bavayia crassicollis, or Crassicolis Bavayia, a robust lizard native to the humid forests of New Caledonia, known for its distinctive brown to mossy green coloration, arboreal lifestyle, and unique breeding behaviors. This vulnerable species plays a vital role in its ecosystem as an insectivore while adapting to its surroundings with remarkable camouflage abilities.
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Bavayia boulinda
Discover the fascinating Bavayia boulinda, a medium-sized skink from the tropical rainforests of New Caledonia, known for its remarkable camouflage, climbing abilities, and omnivorous diet. This vulnerable species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and showcasing the region’s biodiversity.
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Bavayia astrongatti
Discover the Bavayia astrongatti, a vibrant skink native to the lush forests of New Caledonia, known for its striking brown and green coloration, agile movements, and diurnal habits. This unique species plays a vital role in controlling insect populations and is currently listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss.
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Bachia talpa
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Bachia pyburni
Discover the captivating Bachia pyburni, a small lizard native to the tropical regions of South America, known for its unique color-changing ability and burrowing behavior. With a diet primarily consisting of insects, this vulnerable species plays a vital role in maintaining local ecosystems and showcases striking physical features, including an elongated body and smooth scales.
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Bachia oxyrhina
Discover the Bachia oxyrhina, a medium-sized, insectivorous lizard native to the tropical regions of South America, characterized by its elongated, flattened body, distinctive pointed snout, and secretive behavior. This fascinating species is vital for ecosystem health, aiding in insect population control and soil aeration while facing threats from habitat loss.
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Bachia blairi
Discover the unique Bachia blairi, a nocturnal, burrowing species native to the humid forests of Central and South America. With its distinctive elongated body, smooth scales, and dietary habits centered on insects, this vulnerable reptile plays a critical role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and influencing biodiversity.
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Cyrtodactylus gubaot
Discover the Cyrtodactylus gubaot, also known as the Gubaot Gecko, a vulnerable species found in the limestone karsts of the Philippines. This nocturnal insectivore sports a distinctive coloration for camouflage, thriving in tropical forests and playing a crucial role in regulating local insect populations.
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Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis
Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis is a slender gecko native to the tropical humid forests of Southeast Asia, known for its agile climbing abilities and distinctive coloration that offers effective camouflage. This nocturnal insectivore plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger animals.
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Cyrtodactylus grismeri
Discover the Cyrtodactylus grismeri, also known as Grismer’s bent-toed gecko, a small (up to 10 cm) nocturnal gecko native to the lush, humid forests of Southeast Asia. With its unique brown and gray camouflage, agile climbing abilities, and role in controlling insect populations, this vulnerable species is a vital part of its ecosystem.
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