Collared lizards are North American Lizards and are so named as their neck and shoulders contain black bands that resemble a collar. They are extremely fast creatures and are among few varieties of lizards that can run using their hind legs only.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Crotaphytidae |
| Genus |
Crotaphytus |
| Scientific Name |
Crotaphytus collaris |
| Other Names |
Eastern Collared lizard, Common Collared Lizard, Oklahoma Collared Lizard |
| Size |
20 – 36 cm |
| Color |
Blue-green body color with light brown head in case of males whereas in case of females body and head are light brown |
| Distribution |
Mexico, Ozark Mountains to southern California (United states) |
| Habitat |
Grassy meadows, hillsides, rocky deserts |
| Diet |
Insects like grasshoppers and crickets, other lizards including other collared lizards |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates during winter months |
| Predators |
Other lizards, birds such as roadrunners, coyotes, house cats, other carnivorous mammals |
| Breeding Season |
May or June |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
3 to 7 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
55 to 65 days |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
5 to 8 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Collared Lizard Pictures Gallery
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Baby Collared Lizard
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Collared Lizard Habitat
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Collared Lizard Photos
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Collared Lizard Pictures
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Collared Lizard Range
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Collared Lizard Running
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Collared Lizard
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Common Collared Lizard
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Crotaphytus Collaris
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Oklahoma Collared Lizard
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Western Collared Lizard
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Collared Lizards
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Eastern Collared Lizard
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Male Collared Lizard
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Collared Lizard Care Sheet
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Collared Lizard Care
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Collared Lizard Diet
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Female Collared Llizard
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Juvenile Collared Lizard
