Cnemidophorus arubensis

Cnemidophorus arubensis

Aruba whiptail

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Cnemidophorus arubensis

Cnemidophorus arubensis, the Aruba whiptail, or cododo is a species of whiptail lizard in the genus Cnemidophorus. It is found on the island of Aruba. They are considered the most abundant lizard species on the island of Aruba.

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Aruba whiptails are omnivorous, eating both insects and plant matter. They contribute to the dispersal of seeds for certain species of plants by eating the fruit and excreting the seeds in a different location.

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Unlike some other members of the genus Cnemidophorus, the Aruba whiptail reproduces sexually.

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References

1. Cnemidophorus arubensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cnemidophorus_arubensis
2. Cnemidophorus arubensis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/50011716/50011727

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