How Many Species of Lizards Are There? An Introduction to Common Lizard Species
Lizards are the most species-rich group among reptiles, with more than 4,000 known species worldwide, mainly distributed in the tropics. Their body sizes vary greatly, from the Caribbean gecko just a few centimeters long to the Komodo dragon nearly 3-5 meters long. Many lizards can change their color in response to environmental changes or stress, such as chameleons. Nowadays, many people also keep lizards as pets, and they can often be seen in places like pet markets, so what are the common lizard breeds?
1. Green iguana
The green iguana, as the name suggests, is a green lizard, but males are mainly green while females tend toward gray or tawny. Its body length is 15-20 cm. It generally prefers to live at 20-30°C with humidity above 50%-80%, and it prefers a vegetarian diet. Therefore, it is more suitable for keeping in places that are hot all year round. If the living temperature is relatively low, a constant-temperature room is needed. Generally, the price of a green iguana is just a few hundred yuan, which is quite reasonable.
2. Leopard gecko lizard
The leopard gecko lizard is native to Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, India, and other places. Because of its gentle temperament, easy care, and the many more colors produced after artificial breeding, it has attracted the interest of more and more enthusiasts. The normal price of a leopard gecko lizard is around 300 yuan (adult), and the specific price still depends on the lizard's quality, including the head shape, eyes, limbs, and various other aspects.
3. Chuckwalla
The chuckwalla lizard, also known as the desert lizard, mainly inhabits deserts, has a body length of 28-42 cm, feeds mainly on plants, and occasionally eats insects. It also has a very interesting body feature: when the lungs are filled with a large amount of air, the body rapidly expands, instantly increasing its volume by nearly one time. Its price generally ranges from several hundred to several thousand, depending specifically on its quality.
4. Frilled lizard
The frilled lizard has a long, thin tail, and the tail alone accounts for 2/3 of its body length. Around its neck is an umbrella-shaped frill of skin supported by the hyoid bone, and its colors are dazzling. The frilled lizard usually opens its frill only when threatened or frightened. Under normal keeping conditions, the frilled lizard can live up to 15 years. Maximum body length/60-90 cm. Note/The frilled lizard's tail is twice its body length, so be careful not to let it be bitten off by companions.
5. Bearded dragon
⟧The bearded dragon is a species in the family Agamidae. It is omnivorous and is mainly distributed in deserts, the eastern interior, Australia, and other places. Most are relatively gentle and timid, and almost never bite people.
6. Blue-tongued skink
The blue-tongued skink is relatively easy to keep, has a comical appearance, a lively and gentle personality, and a very long lifespan. It is an omnivorous lizard, and generally can eat the plants and animals that reptiles eat, while also eating some softer fruits. In particular, it can eat dead insects and small mice without needing to be fed bait, and it also needs regular calcium supplementation. On the market, ordinary blue-tongued skinks are priced between 600-4999 yuan, with relatively large price fluctuations.
The above are the common breeds of lizards. Most lizard species are carnivorous, feeding on insects, earthworms, snails, and even mice, but some feed mainly on cacti or seaweed, or are omnivorous. There are very many lizard breeds, and many breeds live in rainforests, deserts, and other places. Do you like lizards?
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