Sonoran Collared Lizard
Sonoran collared lizard is a species of lizard occurring in Arizona in the United States and Mexico. The species is mainly diurnal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Iguania |
Family | Crotaphytidae |
Genus | Crotaphytus |
Scientific Name | Crotaphytus nebrius |
Size | Up to 10.8 cm (snout to vent length) |
Color | Grayish-yellow with grayish-white spots which are larger along the middle of the body and smaller on the sides |
Distribution | Southwestern Arizona (United States), Mexico |
Habitat | Rocky bajadas, hillsides, canyons, mountain slopes |
Diet | Variety of insects, spiders, small lizards |
Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter and late fall |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
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.