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==Overview==
[[File:corpse_lizard_male.png|thumb|right|100x|Corpse Lizard Male- digital photo manipulation by "Sebastian Romu"]]
These tiny lizards are dark green to black in colour; with males having a red strip along each side. They are most often found in or near standing water in mountainous or hilly regions. Their six stubby limbs end in small webbed feet which combined with their long tails help them swim with remarkable agility. The average adult of this species is between 10-20 cm long, with 50% of their length being tail.
==About==
 
From such swampy areas they venture out in search of dead animals. Should they find such a feast, they eat their fill, and then lay a great deal of eggs (100~150) in the carcass and return to the water.
 
The most common encounter with these tiny creatures is the swarming mass of newly hatched young devouring a carcass. Some predators will wait for just such swarming to catch a meal themselves. Only a few young escape to return to the watery home of their parents.
 
These scavengers are wary of other creatures and generally show animal intelligence. As adults they lead solitary lives coming together only to mate.
 
As cold blooded creatures they are most active during warm weather and will hibernate through the winter months.
;Common Names: Corpse Lizard, Grub Newts, Balaryn Dym ([[Kythus]])
;Common Names: Corpse Lizard, Grub Newts, Balaryn Dym ([[Kythus]])


==Description==
==Description==
;Classification:<reptile, mammal, fish, bird, etc-->
;Classification:Reptile
;Size: <--number--> kg (<--number--> pounds), <--height--> m ( <--height--> feet/inches), <length--> as appropriate
;Size: The average adult of this species is between 10-20 cm long, with 50% of their length being tail.
;Appearance: <--general description, include body part ratios as required, consider: skeleton, mobility, body covering, respiratory system, nervous System, additional features-->
;Appearance:These tiny lizards are dark green to black in colour. Their six stubby limbs end in small webbed feet which combined with their long tails help them swim with remarkable agility.
;Sexual dimorphism: <--note differences between the sexes-->
;Sexual dimorphism:Males have a red strip along each side.
;Variance: <--any other variance, include subspeciation-->
;Variance: <!--any other variance, include subspeciation-->


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
;Habitat:<--primary and secondary climate and terrain-->
;Habitat:They are most often found in or near standing water in mountainous or hilly regions. As cold blooded creatures they are most active during warm weather and will hibernate through the winter months.
;Diet:<--what do they eat-->
;Diet:Scavengers of carrion, but may also eat , small fish, insects, and their larva.


==Behaviour==
==Behaviour==
;Social grouping:<--herds, pack, solitary, etc-->
;Social grouping:As adults they lead solitary lives coming together only to mate. The most common encounter with these tiny creatures is the swarming mass of newly hatched young devouring a carcass.
;Temperament:<--skittishness, aggression-->
;Temperament:These scavengers are wary of other creatures .
;Intelligence:<--apparent intelligence-->
;Intelligence:Animal intelligence
;Reproduction:<--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->
;Reproduction:Female adults will venture out in search of dead animals. Should they find such a feast, they eat their fill, and then lay a great deal of eggs (100~150) in the carcass and return to the water. When these eggs hatch the young lizards feast upon the carcass, and then make their way towards water. Many do not survive post hatching, as other animals may lie in wait for such a swarming to catch and eat the young lizards.


==Sub-Species==
==Notable Sub-Species==
<--list of sub-species with notable differences-->
<!--list of sub-species with notable differences-->


==Domestication==
==Domestication==
;General:<--brief note about domestication-->
;General:None
;Resources:<--resources obtained from domestication-->
;Resources:None


==See Also==
==See Also==
<--links to related material-->
<!--links to related material-->


[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna-Class]] <--See above-->
[[Category:Reptile]]

Latest revision as of 00:59, 20 April 2023

Corpse Lizard Male- digital photo manipulation by "Sebastian Romu"

About

Common Names
Corpse Lizard, Grub Newts, Balaryn Dym (Kythus)

Description

Classification
Reptile
Size
The average adult of this species is between 10-20 cm long, with 50% of their length being tail.
Appearance
These tiny lizards are dark green to black in colour. Their six stubby limbs end in small webbed feet which combined with their long tails help them swim with remarkable agility.
Sexual dimorphism
Males have a red strip along each side.
Variance

Ecology

Habitat
They are most often found in or near standing water in mountainous or hilly regions. As cold blooded creatures they are most active during warm weather and will hibernate through the winter months.
Diet
Scavengers of carrion, but may also eat , small fish, insects, and their larva.

Behaviour

Social grouping
As adults they lead solitary lives coming together only to mate. The most common encounter with these tiny creatures is the swarming mass of newly hatched young devouring a carcass.
Temperament
These scavengers are wary of other creatures .
Intelligence
Animal intelligence
Reproduction
Female adults will venture out in search of dead animals. Should they find such a feast, they eat their fill, and then lay a great deal of eggs (100~150) in the carcass and return to the water. When these eggs hatch the young lizards feast upon the carcass, and then make their way towards water. Many do not survive post hatching, as other animals may lie in wait for such a swarming to catch and eat the young lizards.

Notable Sub-Species

Domestication

General
None
Resources
None

See Also

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