Glass Lizard is a reptile that inhabits sandy coastal regions. It has a scales skin type. The diet is carnivore. These reptiles usually live 10 - 30 years. The maximum speed it is able to reach is 9.7km/h (6mph). The average weight of the glass lizard is 300g - 600g (11oz - 21oz). Glass Lizard which methodical name is ophisaurus has a size 60cm - 121cm (2ft - 4ft).
Facts about glass lizards
Name | Glass Lizard |
Top Speed | 9.7km/h (6mph) |
Type | Reptile |
Diet | Carnivore |
Average Clutch Size | 6 |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Genus | Ophisaurus |
Habitat | Sandy coastal regions |
Distinctive Features | Forked tongue and detachable tail |
Scientific Name | Ophisaurus |
Colour | Black, brown, tan, yellow, grey, green |
Order | Squamata |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Life Span | 10 - 30 years |
Predators | Birds, mammals, snakes |
Family | Anguidae |
Phylum | Chordata |
Skin Type | Scales |
Size (L) | 60cm - 121cm (2ft - 4ft) |
Class | Reptilia |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Weight | 300g - 600g (11oz - 21oz) |
Main Prey | Insects, snails, spiders |