Baja California Collared Lizard
Baja California collared lizard is a large-bodied lizard belonging to the Crotaphytidae family, found in the United States and Mexico. The lizard is diurnal and an excellent bipedal runner.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Sauropsida |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Crotaphytidae |
| Genus | Crotaphytus |
| Scientific Name | Crotaphytus vestigium |
| Other Names | Baja black-collared lizard |
| Size | 6.9 to 11.2 cm (snout to vent length) |
| Color | Brown or dark gray upper surface with thin white non-uniform crossbars; two black bands on the neck interspaced with a white band; white underside |
| Distribution | Southern California (United States), Baja California (Mexico) |
| Habitat | Rocky areas, rocky outcroppings, desert scrub, desert wash habitats |
| Diet | Insects, spiders, small lizards, leaves, flowers |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate under rocks during winter |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on February 10th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
