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lives exclusively in the west corner of the southernmost coast of Cuba in the
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Xantusiidae. At oviposition, mainly between April and June on Cuba, the white eggs are 9,4-10,7 mm long. Incubation time is up to 60 days. Hatchlings measure 15 mm from snout to vent. Longevity in captivity is reported up to 2 years 11 month.
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This species is listened in Red List
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Noonan, B.P., Pramuk, J.B., Bezy, R.L., Sinclair, E.A., Queiroz, K. de & Sites Jr., J.W. 2013. Phylogenetic relationships within the lizard clade
Xantusiidae: Using trees and divergence times to address evolutionary questions at multiple levels. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
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but lives very secretive. In their habitats it is quite common and can be easily collected during the day. In loose soil it progresses by snake-like wiggling and head movement. It feeds on
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are situated in a protected area, the level of study and management are inadequate. The populations outside the boundaries of the protected area are the most threatened.
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Gundlach et Peters (Sauria: Xantusiidae) en el Gran Parque
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is derived from the Greek words "krikos" and "saura" meaning "ring lizard", perhaps in reference to the rings of caudal scales. The name "
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Schwartz, A. & Henderson, R.W. 1991. Amphibians and
Reptiles of the West Indies. University of Florida Press, Gainesville, 720 pp.
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Díaz, L. M., Estrada, A.R., Berovides, V. & Moreno, L.V. 1997. Ecología, reproducción y conservación de la lagartija de hojarasca
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Estrada, A. R. & Armas, L.F. de. 1998. Apuntes ecológicos sobre
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invasive alien animal species and adverse natural events. Although some of the populations of
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