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 staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 15th February 2021.