How to Identify Male Bush Lizards

With so many lizards running around the Peruvian Amazon, highland forest of Madagascar and Australian outback, it may seem overwhelming to determine the sex and species of bush lizards. Fortunately, most bush lizards have specific features and traits. Examine the bodies and markings on bush lizards to determine their sex and species.

Instructions

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      Examine the neck of the lizard. The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) has a large frill that hangs around its neck; this frill is made out of a flap of skin. The male frilled lizard is brightly colored and is typically found in northern parts of Australia, living within the bush. Male frilled lizards may grow up to 3 feet in length, according to the KidCyber website.

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      Examine the colors of the lizard. Standing's day geckos (Phelsuma standingi) have sky-blue bodies, green heads and black, weblike markings on their backs. The male species of this lizard has a slightly narrower tail than the female species. The Lizard Lounge website states the Standing's day gecko is one of the largest breeds of gecko found in the bushes of Madagascar; it can grow 7 to 9 inches in length when full grown.

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      Examine the tongue of the lizard. The most noticeable feature of a blue-tongue skink (Tiliqua scinco) is its blue tongue. Found in the Australian bush, the blue-tongue skink has a large head and long body; the male species have larger heads than females. These bush lizards vary in color, but most are grey with brown stripes across their backs and tails. Blue-tongue skinks can grow up to 1 foot in length, the Outback Australia Travel Guide website states.