Anguidae (Glass Lizards)

Family Anguidae (Glass Lizards) The family is represented by 13 genera comprising 120 species. Most members inhabit Central America.

They are also found in Eurasia, North Africa, the New World, and Russia (though more commonly kept in terrariums). 13 genera of the family: Abronia Anguis Barisia Celestus Coloptychon Diploglossus Dopasia Elgaria Gerrhonotus Mesaspis Ophiodes Ophisaurus Pseudopus Abronia Anguis barisia Celestus Coloptychon Diploglossus Dopasia Elgaria Gerrhonotus Mesaspis Ophiodes Ophisaurus Pseudopus Anguidae Abronia Anguis Celestus Dopasia Ophiodes Skull — using curved, sharp teeth, the glass lizard extracts snails from their shells and worms from their burrows.

Both snake-like forms and four-limbed species occur; in all anguid lizards the scales are reinforced by small bony plates.

The tongue is forked, with a narrow front portion and a broad rear portion.

The tail is fragile in many species.

Members of the family lead predominantly terrestrial and, less often, semi-arboreal lifestyles.

They feed on various invertebrates and small vertebrates; some may also consume plant matter.

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Amphibians and Reptiles.