Burton’s snake-lizard
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Burton's snake-lizard (Lialis burtonis) is a species of flap-footed lizard native to Australia and southern New Guinea. These lizards are characterized by their elongated bodies, transparent eye scales similar to snakes, and tiny, flaplike hind limbs. They lack front limbs.1
Flap-footed lizards, belonging to the family Pygopodidae, are diverse in their habitats, with some living on the ground, others in shrubs, and some burrowing underground. Their diet primarily consists of insects and spiders, though some species prey on other lizards. Burton's snake-lizard is a larger species that preys on other lizards, swallowing them whole.1
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