Zebra-tailed lizard is a species of lizard found only in southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The species is diurnal and is known to be highly territorial. It is one of the fastest desert lizards.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Infraorder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Phrynosomatidae |
| Genus |
Callisaurus |
| Scientific Name |
Callisaurus draconoides |
| Size |
2.5 to 4 in |
| Color |
Gray to sandy brown generally with paired dark gray spots down the backs turning black bands on the tails; underside of the tail is white; males possess a pair of black uneven patches on the sides with blue patches on the belly |
| Distribution |
Southwestern United States |
| Habitat |
Open desert, plains |
| Diet |
Insects like moths, ants and bees, also spiders and other smaller lizards; sometimes vegetation such as spring buds and flowers |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate twice in a year |
| Predators |
Leopard lizard, red coachwhip snake, roadrunner |
| Breeding Season |
May – August |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 8 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
48 to 62 days |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
3 to 4 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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