Western Whiptail
Western whiptail is a species of lizard belonging to the family Teiidae, found in western United States and northern Mexico. There are 16 recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Teiidae |
| Genus | Aspidoscelis |
| Scientific Name | Aspidoscelis tigris |
| Size | Up to 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Weight | Around 18 g |
| Color | Light ground color with dark reticulated pattern or dark ground color with light colored spots; light tan, gray or cream stripes on the upper surface with pinkish or orange throats |
| Distribution | Western United States (Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Oregon); northern Mexico |
| Habitat | Woodland, riparian areas, chaparral, desert |
| Diet | Insects, spiders, scorpions, butterflies and moths, grasshoppers, crickets, beetles |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 4 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 2 months |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 7.8 years in the wild |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on September 7th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
