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Zebra-tailed Lizard
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Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
The Zebra-tailed Lizard is a colorful reptile with a long tail that has black and white stripes. They love to bask in the sun and can run really fast when they feel scared!
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Zebra-tailed Lizard has a flattened body with a long, strikingly banded black and white tail. Its pale grey to sandy body is marked with dark spots, helping it blend into its desert home.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyPhrynosomatidaeGenusCallisaurus
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
If caught, this lizard can detach its tail to escape, and it grows back!
These desert dwellers get most water from eating juicy insects and plants!
They run so fast, sometimes lifting front legs to sprint on two feet!
To hide from danger, they quickly dive headfirst into sand and disappear!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Desert Sprint
Zebra-tailed Lizard can sprint incredibly fast on sandy terrain because of its long legs and streamlined body.
Ability
Tail Communication & Distraction
Zebra-tailed Lizard can wag its striking tail to distract predators or signal to other lizards.
Ability
Instant Sand Dive
Zebra-tailed Lizard can quickly bury itself in loose sand because its flattened body allows for rapid concealment.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 6-25 cm
- Weight
- 0.005-0.02 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years
- Top Speed
- 29 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2-8
- Incubation
- 30-45 days
Diet & Feeding
A swift hunter, the Zebra-tailed Lizard mainly eats insects and other small invertebrates.
Primary Foods
- beetles
- grasshoppers
- ants
- spiders
- small lizards
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
eaten by
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
A common snake predator in its desert habitat.
eaten by
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
This swift hawk hunts lizards from above.
eats
Silky Ant
Formica fusca
A common food source for young and adult lizards.
eats
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
Hunts and consumes various desert grasshoppers.
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch from a distance and don't try to catch lizards; they are best left in their homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Zebra-tailed Lizard?
6-25 cm
How much does Zebra-tailed Lizard weigh?
0.005-0.02 kg
How long does Zebra-tailed Lizard live?
3-5 years
How fast can Zebra-tailed Lizard move?
29 km/h
What does Zebra-tailed Lizard eat?
A swift hunter, the Zebra-tailed Lizard mainly eats insects and other small invertebrates.
Where is Zebra-tailed Lizard usually found?
Desert
How does Zebra-tailed Lizard hunt?
Pursuit
How many eggs does Zebra-tailed Lizard lay?
2-8
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