Spitting Lizalagarto

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Spitting Lizalagarto
(Sputategus yoshi)
Main image of Spitting Lizalagarto
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation26/161
HabitatDrake Rocky, Drake Boreal, Yokto Salt Marsh , Slarti Polar Riparian
Size30 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportEndoskeleton (Bone)
DietHerbivore (Forest Venomerald, Pagoda Crystal, Yokto Crystal, Creeping Crystal, Dome Crystal)
RespirationActive (Lungs)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionSexual, Two Sexes, Soft Shelled Eggs Laid in Soil
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Superclass
Clade
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Carpozoa
Spondylozoa
Anisoscelida
Tetrapodes
Saurochelones (info)
Teguloterguformes
Shinglesauridae
Sputategus
Sputategus yoshi
Ancestor:Descendants:

The spitting lizalagarto split from its ancestor, the lizalagarto. They have developed acidic projectile spit that can melt the bark of crystal flora. Once the bark is weakened they can break into the crystal flora and eat the red fungi-like insides. Their cheeks store the spit until they need to use it. They also are immune to the tetrodotoxin in Forest Venomeralds. Their spit helps break down the toxin and then their digestive system further breaks it down. Their acidic spit also helps protect them from predators. They are bright orange in color to warm of their acidic spit. Like their ancestor they lay soft-shell eggs under the soil. They eggs resemble turtle eggs. They still communicate using their dewlap and can change color and show general needs and emotions.