Spot-tailed Earless Lizard
Spot-tailed earless lizard is a species of lizard endemic to the United States and Mexico. The species is diurnal. There are two recognized subspecies of this species.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Iguania |
Family | Phrynosomatidae |
Genus | Holbrookia |
Scientific Name | Holbrookia lacerata |
Size | 11-15 cm (4.5-6 in) |
Color | Brownish to ash with round dark spots on the lower surface of tail |
Distribution | Central and south Texas (United States), Mexico |
Habitat | Rocky desert flats, areas with scanty vegetation, uplands of plateau |
Diet | Small invertebrates |
Predators | Birds, snakes, other lizards |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 4 to 12 eggs |
Incubation Period | 4 to 5 weeks |
IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
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Published on February 10th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.