Chihuahuan spotted whiptail
A species of Whiptail lizards Scientific name : Aspidoscelis exsanguis Genus : Whiptail lizards
Chihuahuan spotted whiptail, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Aspidoscelis exsanguis
Genus: Whiptail lizards
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Description
The Chihuahuan spotted whiptail (Cnemidophorus exsanguis, syn. Aspidoscelis exsanguis) is a species of lizard native to the United States in southern Arizona, southern New Mexico and southwestern Texas, and northern Mexico in northern Chihuahua and northern Sonora.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Chihuahuan spotted whiptail predominantly feasts on insects, with a notable preference for ants and beetles. Their foraging behavior is active, often involving digging in the soil to get to their prey.
Appearance
Chihuahuan spotted whiptail is a robust lizard with a streamlined body, covered in harsh, scaled skin. Sporting a range of warm, earthy colors from light grey to sandy brown, this reptile beautifully camouflages within its desert environment. It exhibits conspicuous checkered patterns, especially towards the tail, making it distinguishable. With a noticeably long, whip-like tail and pointed snout, chihuahuan spotted whiptail portrays a striking desert dweller with seeming simplicity.
Behavior
Chihuahuan spotted whiptail tends to be a solitary species that engages in daytime activities. Notably, it is an active forager with a diet predominantly consisting of arthropods. The species exhibits a territorial nature, being protective of its home ranges, particularly in breeding seasons. As a desert dweller, chihuahuan spotted whiptail has adapted to intense heat and aridity.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Whiptail lizards Species
Chihuahuan spotted whiptail 
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