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Coachella Valley Fringe Toed Lizard

Coachella valley fringe toed lizard is a species of lizard endemic to California in the United States.



    Kingdom Animalia
    Phylum Chordata
    Subphylum Vertebrata
    Class Reptilia
    Order Squamata
    Suborder Lacertilia
    Infraorder Iguania
    Family Phrynosomatidae
    Genus Uma
    Scientific Name Uma inornata


    Size 6 to 9 in
    Color White with broken black lengthwise lines and round spots; pale underside with black bars on the underside of the tail
    Distribution California (United States)
    Habitat Scanty vegetated areas with fine wind blown sand, sandy plains
    Diet Small insects like ants and bees, also feed on leaves, buds, or seeds
    Hibernation Fact Hibernate during winter
    Breeding Season Late April to middle of August
    Mode of Reproduction Oviparous (egg laying)
    Clutch Size 2 to 4 eggs
    Incubation Period 1 to 2 months
    IUCN Conservation Status Endangered

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    Published on February 2nd 2017 by under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 15th February 2021.

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