Texas Spotted Whiptail
Texas spotted whiptail is a species of lizard native to southern United States and northern Mexico. The species is known to be highly active and diurnal. According to some sources, there are six subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Teiidae |
| Genus | Aspidoscelis |
| Scientific Name | Aspidoscelis gularis |
| Size | 6.5 to 11 in (17 to 28 cm) |
| Color | Tan brown or green-brown with a pattern of seven prominent gray or white stripes running along the length of the body ending at tail; light colored spots along the flanks; uniformly white underside; males often have red throat, blue belly and blue or black patches on the chest while females have pink throat |
| Distribution | Southern United States (Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma), northern Mexico |
| Habitat | Grassland, semi-arid regions, canyons, rocky terrain not far from a permanent water source |
| Diet | Termites, caterpillars, large insects |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 5 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 2 months |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on September 6th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
