Behavioral trait Description Classification
Approach Moving toward opponent directly Dominant/Aggressive
Femoral pore rub Rubbing the underside of tail on the substrate
Foot on opponent’s head Stepping a foot on the other lizard
Head bobs Moving the head rapidly up and down
Lateral compression Blue ventral patches are displayed in the sides
Lick opponent’s body Tasting the rival’s body with the tongue
Lunge Sudden intense motion toward opponent
On top of rock Climbs onto rock
Push-ups Moving the body up and down by bending forelimbs
Touch Physical contact occurs
Basking Flattening the body on the ground under the lamp Exploratory/Neutral
Digging Displacing sand with head or forelimbs
Exploring Walks around the arena
First movement First lizard moving in the video
Tail vibration End of tail vibrates, and is not raised
Tail wave Tail is raised and waves from side to side
Tongue flick/lick Tasting the ground or air with the tongue
Trying to climb walls Jump on walls
Retreat Walking away from opponent Submissive
Side hop A retreat movement in which lizard hops away