Ivegers: Diving Lizards

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Body

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Coloring

Due to the high amounts of domestication the color can range in any hue and pattern. In the wild they are mostly colored to match their environments, greys and dark greens being the primary colors. The under belly is normally a lighter color than the top and many males have bright frills they can extend to atract females. Males typically have a lighter coloring than the females and are a smaller size, normally about two-thirds the size of a full grown female.

Additional Information

Social Structure

One of the interesting traits of the Ivegers is their monogamous relationships. Once mated the male and female pair bond for life and will raise multiple clutches together. Furthermore the pair will stay with thier young for roughly 6 months after hatching before the adolestent Ivegers leave the area to search for their own mates and spawning ground. Fiercly protective parents will fight to the death to protect a clutch of eggs though distraction and escape is their primary means of defence.

Domestication

Because of their high intellect and bonding behavior it has been easy to domesticate these lizards for the native population.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Their high inteligence has given them many uses, but one of the most commonly associated use is during the Dalawang Buwan Festival: Two Moons Festival. These lizards are used to compete in the competition using their speedy underwater characteristics.
Outside of the festival they are commonly used as working pets. They will accompany their owners just about anywhere and normally will hitch a ride of the owner's shoulder strap or backpack netting.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Found almost exclusivly in the larger islands to the east in the tropical zones these lizards have become a highly sought after pet across the world.

Average Intelligence

These lizards are highly intelligent with their handlers being able to teach them tricks and train them perform a veriety of tasks from retrieving underwater items to acting as a lookout during excersions.

Lifespan

15-20 Years

Average Height

10-15 cm

Average Weight

6 - 8 Kg

Average Length

.8 - 1m