Greater Earless Lizard
Greater earless lizard is a species of lizard found in United States and Mexico. The species is terrestrial and diurnal. It is also a quick runner.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Iguania |
Family | Phrynosomatidae |
Genus | Cophosaurus |
Scientific Name | Cophosaurus texanus |
Size | 7-18 cm (3-7 in) |
Color | Gray to brown to reddish ground color with small light spots on the head, body, legs and tail; tail is mainly black underneath |
Distribution | Texas and Arizona (United States), northern Mexico |
Habitat | Desert flats, streambeds, limestone cliffs |
Diet | Insects like beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, ants |
Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
Breeding Season | Spring |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 2 to 8 eggs |
Incubation Period | Around 50 days |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on February 11th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.