Collared Lizard
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Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus nebrius Axtell &
The Collared Lizard is a colorful lizard that loves to bask on rocks! It has beautiful blue and green colors.
Habitat: Rocky areas and deserts
Appearance
The Collared Lizard has a stocky body with a large head and a long tail. It is typically brightly colored in shades of green, blue, or yellow, often adorned with distinctive black bands forming a 'collar' around its neck.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyCrotaphytidaeGenusCrotaphytus
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Collared Lizards are expert climbers, using strong claws to scale rocks and boulders.
Collared Lizards bask on sunny rocks to warm up, ready to hunt.
Males do push-ups to show off strength and scare rivals away.
These lizards are super territorial, chasing away other lizards from their home.
Special abilities
Ability
Bipedal Runner
Collared Lizards can run on two legs because powerful hind limbs and a long tail provide balance, helping them make swift escapes.
Ability
Tail Dropper
Collared Lizards can drop their tail because it wiggles when detached, distracting predators while the lizard quickly escapes danger.
Ability
Powerful Chompers
Collared Lizards have strong jaws and sharp teeth that help them crush hard-shelled insects and capture other small lizards.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 20-35 cm
- Weight
- 0.06-0.1 kg
- Lifespan
- 6-10 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2-13
- Incubation
- 50-70 days
Diet & Feeding
They are quick hunters, munching on insects and smaller creatures.
Primary Foods
- crickets
- grasshoppers
- beetles
- spiders
- small lizards
- small snakes
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
hunts
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
A common prey item in their arid habitat.
hunts
Western Field Cricket
Gryllus assimilis
An abundant insect source for these lizards.
hunts
Eastern Fence Lizard
Sceloporus undulatus
Collared Lizards sometimes prey on smaller lizards.
eaten by
Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
These swift snakes are a predator of Collared Lizards.
eaten by
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
A common bird of prey that hunts ground-dwelling reptiles.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
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.
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
Common Collared Lizard
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Collared Lizard?
20-35 cm
How much does Collared Lizard weigh?
0.06-0.1 kg
How long does Collared Lizard live?
6-10 years
How fast can Collared Lizard move?
25 km/h
What does Collared Lizard eat?
They are quick hunters, munching on insects and smaller creatures.
Where is Collared Lizard usually found?
Rocky areas and deserts
How does Collared Lizard hunt?
Pursuit
How many eggs does Collared Lizard lay?
2-13
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