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Texas Spiny Lizard

Texas spiny lizard is a species of lizard found in the south central United States. The species is diurnal and arboreal.

Length	7.5–11 in
Color	Gray with white, black or red-brown blotches along the back, uniform light gray underside, but males have blue patches on both side of the belly
Distribution	Texas and Oklahoma (United States), northeastern Mexico
Habitat	Mesquite trees, areas with plenty of ground leaf litter, on fences or telephone poles in suburban areas
Diet	Beetles, insects, sometimes other small vertebrates
Hibernation Fact	Hibernates during winter
Breeding Season	Early spring
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	Around 14 eggs
Incubation Period	Around 60 days
Average Lifespan	8 to 10 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern