Desert Grassland Whiptail Lizard
Desert grassland whiptail lizard is an all-female, relatively small species of lizard found in southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The lizard is diurnal and fast-moving ground-dweller. It is often seen foraging or basking in the sun during mid-morning or late afternoon.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Teiidae |
| Genus | Aspidoscelis |
| Scientific Name | Aspidoscelis uniparens |
| Size | 6.9 cm to 13.7 cm |
| Color | Olive or brown body color with faint blue or gray on the tail |
| Distribution | Southwestern United States, northern Mexico |
| Habitat | Desert and semi-desert grasslands, low valleys |
| Diet | Insects and termites |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during the cold months of fall and winter |
| Predators | Birds, coyotes, snakes, other lizards |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying); Parthenogenetic |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 4 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 2 months |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on September 5th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
