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| status_system = IUCN3.1 |
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| regnum = [[Animal]]ia |
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| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 20 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=Aguilar, C. |author2=Quiroz Rodriguez, A. |author3=Perez, J. |author4=Catenazzi, A. |author5=Lundberg, M. |date=2017 |title=''Ctenoblepharys adspersa'' |volume=2017 |page=e.T169714A48671559 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T169714A48671559.en |access-date=20 November 2021}}</ref> |
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| phylum = [[Chordate|Chordata]] |
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| classis = [[reptile|Sauropsida]] |
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| parent_authority = [[Johann Jakob von Tschudi|Tschudi]], 1845 |
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| ordo = [[Squamata]] |
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| species = adspersa |
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| authority = [[Johann Jakob von Tschudi|Tschudi]], 1845 |
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| genus = '''''Ctenoblepharys''''' |
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'''Classification of the genus ''Ctenoblepharys''''' |
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'''''Ctenoblepharys adspersa''''' is a [[Liolaemidae|liolaemid]] [[lizard]] within the [[Monotypic taxon|monotypic]] [[genus]] '''''Ctenoblepharys'''''.<ref name=RDB/> It is endemic to the [[arid]] western coast of [[Peru]]. It is locally known as '''''cabezona'''''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last=Pérez Z|first=José|last2=Balta|first2=Katya|date=2007|title=''Ecología de la comunidad de saurios diurnos de la Reserva Nacional de Paracas, Ica, Perú ''|url=http://www.scielo.org.pe/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S1727-99332007000100004&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es|journal=Revista Peruana de Biología|volume=13|issue=3|pages=169–176|issn=1727-9933}}</ref> |
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'''Genus ''Ctenoblepharys''''' |
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*''[[Ctenoblepharys adspersa]]'' |
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The species is secretive and arenicolous, meaning that it inhabits sandy areas. It is primarily found along coastal sand dunes and beaches, but also hyper-arid habitats, [[Ephemerality|ephemeral]] streambeds, and ''[[Tillandsia]]'' groves further inland, as far as the [[Andes|Andean]] foothills.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ormeño|first=Jesús R.|last2=Sumiano-Mejia|first2=Ronal|last3=Orellana-Garcia|first3=Alfonso|last4=Whaley|first4=Oliver Q.|last5=Pérez Z|first5=José|last6=Venegas|first6=Pablo J.|last7=Ormeño|first7=Jesús R.|last8=Sumiano-Mejia|first8=Ronal|last9=Orellana-Garcia|first9=Alfonso|last10=Whaley|first10=Oliver Q.|last11=Pérez Z|first11=José|date=2021|title=''Ampliación de la distribución geográfica y estado de conservación de ''Ctenoblepharys adspersa'' (Tschudi, 1845)''|url=http://www.scielo.org.pe/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S1727-99332021000300005&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es|journal=Revista Peruana de Biología|volume=28|issue=3|doi=10.15381/rpb.v28i3.21118|issn=1727-9933|doi-access=free}}</ref> Much of its biology and ecology is unknown, though it is known to be [[Oviparity|oviparous]] (egg-laying) and excavates burrows up to a meter in length.<ref name="iucn status 20 November 2021" /> It feeds on a wide variety of insects, the most common being [[hymenoptera]]ns (wasps, ants, etc.), followed by [[coleopterans]] (beetles) and insect larvae. Activity levels are greatest in the morning (9–11 AM) and in the afternoon (3–4 PM).<ref name=":0" /> |
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Compared to other liolaemids, it has a fairly broad head and large eyes, along with numerous unique skeletal features. Scales are generally small and granular, rather than overlapping. Elongated [[ciliary scales]] above the eyes are responsible for its genus name, which is [[Greek language|Greek]] for "eyelash comb". The limbs are fairly slender and the tail is longer than the body. It is a moderately-sized lizard, with a maximum [[Snout–vent length|snout-to-vent length]] (SVL) of 7.5 cm (3 inches), not including the tail. The species is well-[[camouflage]]d on sand: coloration is a series of white speckles on a backdrop of light and dark brown transverse bars.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Etheridge|first=Richard|date=1995|title=Redescription of ''Ctenoblepharys adspersa'' Tschudi, 1845, and the Taxonomy of Liolaeminae (Reptilia: Squamata: Tropiduridae)|url=https://digitallibrary.amnh.org/handle/2246/3658|journal=American Museum Novitates|volume=3142|pages=1–34}}</ref> |
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''Ctenoblepharys adspersa'' is rare and does not appear to be tolerant of human disturbance. Urban development and expansion of resort towns and the [[Lima metropolitan area|Lima Metropolitan Area]] have led to population fragmentation along a large portion of the species' native range. Continued development and habitat loss will lead to further pressure on the species, as will [[climate change]]. Due to its limited range, fragmented population, and habitat degradation, it has been rated as [[Vulnerable species|Vulnerable]] on the [[IUCN Red List]] since 2014. It occurs in a few protected areas, including [[Lomas de Lachay]] and [[Paracas National Reserve]].<ref name="iucn status 20 November 2021" /> |
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==References== |
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<ref name=RDB>{{NRDB genus|genus=Ctenoblepharys |date=22 September |year=2017}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Lizards of South America]] |
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[[Category:Endemic fauna of Peru]] |
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[[Category:Reptiles described in 1845]] |
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[[Category:Taxa named by Johann Jakob von Tschudi]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:05, 10 October 2024
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Ctenoblepharys Tschudi, 1845 |
| Species: | C. adspersa
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| Ctenoblepharys adspersa Tschudi, 1845
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Ctenoblepharys adspersa is a liolaemid lizard within the monotypic genus Ctenoblepharys.[2] It is endemic to the arid western coast of Peru. It is locally known as cabezona.[3]
The species is secretive and arenicolous, meaning that it inhabits sandy areas. It is primarily found along coastal sand dunes and beaches, but also hyper-arid habitats, ephemeral streambeds, and Tillandsia groves further inland, as far as the Andean foothills.[4] Much of its biology and ecology is unknown, though it is known to be oviparous (egg-laying) and excavates burrows up to a meter in length.[1] It feeds on a wide variety of insects, the most common being hymenopterans (wasps, ants, etc.), followed by coleopterans (beetles) and insect larvae. Activity levels are greatest in the morning (9–11 AM) and in the afternoon (3–4 PM).[3]
Compared to other liolaemids, it has a fairly broad head and large eyes, along with numerous unique skeletal features. Scales are generally small and granular, rather than overlapping. Elongated ciliary scales above the eyes are responsible for its genus name, which is Greek for "eyelash comb". The limbs are fairly slender and the tail is longer than the body. It is a moderately-sized lizard, with a maximum snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5 cm (3 inches), not including the tail. The species is well-camouflaged on sand: coloration is a series of white speckles on a backdrop of light and dark brown transverse bars.[5]
Ctenoblepharys adspersa is rare and does not appear to be tolerant of human disturbance. Urban development and expansion of resort towns and the Lima Metropolitan Area have led to population fragmentation along a large portion of the species' native range. Continued development and habitat loss will lead to further pressure on the species, as will climate change. Due to its limited range, fragmented population, and habitat degradation, it has been rated as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2014. It occurs in a few protected areas, including Lomas de Lachay and Paracas National Reserve.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Aguilar, C.; Quiroz Rodriguez, A.; Perez, J.; Catenazzi, A.; Lundberg, M. (2017). "Ctenoblepharys adspersa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T169714A48671559. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T169714A48671559.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Ctenoblepharys at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2017.
- ^ a b Pérez Z, José; Balta, Katya (2007). "Ecología de la comunidad de saurios diurnos de la Reserva Nacional de Paracas, Ica, Perú ". Revista Peruana de Biología. 13 (3): 169–176. ISSN 1727-9933.
- ^ Ormeño, Jesús R.; Sumiano-Mejia, Ronal; Orellana-Garcia, Alfonso; Whaley, Oliver Q.; Pérez Z, José; Venegas, Pablo J.; Ormeño, Jesús R.; Sumiano-Mejia, Ronal; Orellana-Garcia, Alfonso; Whaley, Oliver Q.; Pérez Z, José (2021). "Ampliación de la distribución geográfica y estado de conservación de Ctenoblepharys adspersa (Tschudi, 1845)". Revista Peruana de Biología. 28 (3). doi:10.15381/rpb.v28i3.21118. ISSN 1727-9933.
- ^ Etheridge, Richard (1995). "Redescription of Ctenoblepharys adspersa Tschudi, 1845, and the Taxonomy of Liolaeminae (Reptilia: Squamata: Tropiduridae)". American Museum Novitates. 3142: 1–34.
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