The Desert Night Lizardis an American lizard that has the ability to change its body color from light olive (during evening) to deep brown (during day). Unusual for lizards, this species form social groups with parents and their offspring.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Sauria |
| Infraorder |
Scincomorpha |
| Family |
Xantusiidae |
| Genus |
Xantusia |
| Species |
X. vigilis |
| Scientific Name |
Xantusiavigilis |
| Length |
1.5 to 2.75 in (3.8 to 7.0 cm) |
| Coloration |
Olive, gray, or yellow-brown |
| Distribution |
Southern California, Baja California, southern Nevada, southwestern Utah and western Arizona |
| Habitat |
Arid and semi-arid regions |
| Diet |
Arthropods like termites, small insects, spiders |
| Breeding Season |
August to December |
| Clutch Size |
1 to 3 live young |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous |
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