Orange-Throated Whiptail
Orange-throated whiptail is a species of lizard found in the United States and Mexico. The species is diurnal. The lizard has a unique jerking gait.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Teiidae |
| Genus | Aspidoscelis |
| Scientific Name | Aspidoscelis hyperythra |
| Size | 5–7.2 cm (2.0–2.8 in) |
| Color | Black, brown, or gray upper surface with five or six light-colored stripes; whitish-yellow or cream underside; throat is orange (females and juveniles may lack it) while the head is yellow-brown to olive |
| Distribution | United States (southern California), Mexico (Baja California and Baja California Sur) |
| Habitat | Areas with coarse soil in open coastal sage scrub vegetation, open chaparral, along edges of open, dry, riparian areas, along trails, rocky hillsides bordering arroyos, lower slopes of foothills |
| Diet | Variety of small arthropods particularly termites |
| Predators | Snakes, predatory birds, raccoons, skunks |
| Breeding Season | Spring and summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Around 2 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 2 months |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Orange-Throated Whiptail Pictures Gallery
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Published on September 6th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
