Delma nasuta, or southern delma, a slender lizard found in the southeastern regions of Australia, thriving in sandy soils and diverse habitats. This fossorial species is an agile insectivore known for its distinctive brown-gray coloration and plays a vital role in controlling insect populations within its ecosystem.
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Delma elegans
The Delma elegans, or Elegant Delma, is a medium-sized lizard native to southeastern Australia, featuring a sleek body with smooth, glossy scales that range from light brown to grey. Known for its burrowing behavior and vibrant blue-green tail, this fossorial species plays a vital role in controlling insect populations and faces conservation challenges due to habitat loss.
Delma desmosa
Delma desmosa, or mosaic delma, is a nocturnal, insectivorous lizard measuring 25 to 30 cm in length, characterized by its slender body and distinct mosaic-like markings. Native to southeastern Australia, it thrives in sandy grasslands and woodlands, playing a vital role in regulating insect populations and maintaining ecological balance.
Darevskia spitzenbergerae
Darevskia spitzenbergerae, a lizard from the Caucasus mountains, known for its vibrant blue throat and agile movement across rocky terrains. This species thrives in sunny alpine grasslands, primarily feeding on small invertebrates, and plays a vital role in its ecosystem by maintaining insect populations.
Darevskia aghasyani
Darevskia aghasyani, a vulnerable lizard native to the Caucasus mountains of Georgia, known for its light brown or grey coloration, agility, and distinctive tail regeneration. Thriving in rocky slopes and temperate forests, this insectivorous species contributes to its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators.
Cyrtodactylus shwetaungorum
Cyrtodactylus shwetaungorum, a vulnerable gecko species native to the hilly rainforests of Myanmar, known for its vibrant coloration and nocturnal behavior. With a diet primarily consisting of insects, this agile climber plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance through insect population regulation.
Cyrtodactylus rishivalleyensis
Cyrtodactylus rishivalleyensis, also known as the Rishivalley Gecko, is a nocturnal species native to the humid montane forests of Southeast Asia, characterized by its slender body, distinctive dark brown and cream banding, and crucial role in pest control within its ecosystem.
Cyrtodactylus nicobaricus
Cyrtodactylus nicobaricus, a vulnerable gecko native to the humid tropical forests of the Nicobar Islands. This nocturnal species, reaching lengths of 20-25 cm, features a slender body with brown and gray coloration, and plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations.
Cyrtodactylus agamensis
Cyrtodactylus agamensis is a vulnerable gecko native to the lush forests and rocky areas of Southeast Asia, known for its slender body measuring 12 to 20 cm, unique brown to gray coloration, and nocturnal behavior. This species plays a vital role in controlling insect populations and contributes to the biodiversity of its ecosystem.</p>
Cynisca gansi
Introducing Cynisca gansi, a medium-sized species native to Southern Africa's temperate forests, known for its vibrant coloration and fascinating mating behaviors. This vulnerable species plays a vital role in its ecosystem, primarily preying on insects while contributing to local biodiversity and folklore.