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Spiny weapontail
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The spiny weapontail (Hoplocercus spinosus) is a species of lizard belonging to the monotypic genus Hoplocercus[1] in the family Hoplocercidae. The species is found in the Cerrado and adjacent Cerrado–Amazon mosaics in Brazil and Bolivia.[1]
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Taxonomy
H. spinosus is quite distantly related to the other members of Hoplocercidae, as it is believed to have diverged from these about 35 million years ago.[1]
Description
The spiny weapontail has a total length (including tail) of about 12–15 cm (4.5–6 in).[2] As suggested by its name, it has a short, highly spiny tail (it is superficially similar to Uromastyx, Cachryx and the smaller species in Ctenosaura).[1]
Behavior
When disturbed, H. spinosus retreats to its burrow with its tail orientated towards the entrance.[1] It is nocturnal.[1]
Diet
H. spinosus preys upon arthropods.[1]
Reproduction
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