Broadleysaurus major is a medium-sized reptile with an elongated and muscular body. Its skin is rough and bright red or brown in colour. Males are usually larger than females.
20-25 years
300-500 gr
20-30 cm
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
We have no specific information on reproduction, but lizards generally lay eggs.
They are solitary and diurnal. Males defend their territories by shaking their heads. To camouflage themselves, they adopt a flattened body posture that blends in with their rocky surroundings.
Like many reptiles, they can face dangers such as habitat loss and hunting.
They are omnivores, but mainly feed on insects. They also consume small mammals, birds and other reptiles, with a preference for rodents and lizards.
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
