Great Basin Collared Lizards is a species of desert lizards that are known for their colorful patterns, and are endemic to the US. It derives its name from the black ‘band’ on the neck.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Sauropsida |
Order |
Squamata |
Family |
Crotaphytidae |
Genus |
Crotaphytus |
Species |
C. bicinctores |
Scientific Name |
Crotaphytusbicinctores |
Other Names |
Desert collared lizard, Mohave black collared lizard |
Length |
2.5 – 4.5 inches |
Coloration |
Dark color on the throat and bright orange crossbands throughout the body |
Distribution |
In the American states of California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Arizona |
Habitat |
Rocky regions in the arid deserts, desert wash and scrubs |
Diet |
Mostly arthropods, but also small lizards, snakes, and rodents, and sometimes plant matter |
Clutch Size |
Up to 7 eggs |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Great Basin Collared Lizard Pictures Gallery
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Crotaphytus Bicinctores
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Desert Collared Lizard
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Great Basin Collared Lizard Baby
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Great Basin Collared Lizard Images
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Great Basin Collared Lizard Pictures
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Great Basin Collared Lizard
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Great Basin Collared Lizards
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Mohave Black Collared Lizard
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Great Basin Collared Lizard Diet
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Reticulate Collared Lizard Range
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Great Basin Collared Lizard Care
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Great Basin Collared Lizard Habitat