Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Autarchoglossa Scientific name Xantusia bezyi Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Xantusiidae Higher classification Xantusia | |
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Similar Arizona night lizard, Xantusia, Night lizard, Reptile, Scaled reptiles | ||
Bezy's night lizard (Xantusia bezyi ) is a species of lizard endemic to Arizona.
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Etymology
Bezy's night lizard is named after noted herpetologist Robert L. Bezy.
Geographic range
X. bezyi is found in central Arizona.
Description
Small, smooth-skinned, and gray-brown to yellow-brown, this night lizard measures 1.5 to 2.75 inches (38 to 70 mm) from its nose to its vent. It has a flattened head, and dark splotches on its back. The eyes lack eyelids and have vertical, linear pupils.
Habitat
Desert highlands and pine woodlands are its preferred habitats.
Diet
This lizard's diet consists of spiders and insects.
Behavior
During daylight hours it shelters in rock crevices.
References
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