Laredo striped whiptail
A species of Whiptail lizards Scientific name : Aspidoscelis laredoensis Genus : Whiptail lizards
Laredo striped whiptail, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Aspidoscelis laredoensis
Genus: Whiptail lizards
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Description
The Laredo Striped Whiptail (Cnemidophorus laredoensis) is a species of lizard found in the southern United States, in Texas, and northern Mexico in Coahuila and Tamaulipas. Some sources believe it to be the result of extensive hybridization between the Texas Spotted Whiptail, Cnemidophorus gularis, and the Six-lined Racerunner, Cnemidophorus sexlineatus. It is one of many lizard species known to be parthenogenic.
General Info
Lifespan
3-8 years
Diet
Laredo striped whiptail are insectivorous, feeding primarily on ants and termites. They are known to exhibit particular preference for the Pogonomyrmex ants, consuming these in substantial quantities.
Appearance
Laredo striped whiptail is a small and slender lizard species, with smooth scaly skin. It boasts a striking color pattern with alternating light and dark stripes, running lengthwise from the neck to the tail. Females are typically larger than males, exhibiting a predominantly beige color, with males having more distinct and darker stripes.
Behavior
Laredo striped whiptail exhibits a diurnal lifestyle, foraging primarily for small insects during the daytime. It's solitary in nature, avoiding social interaction except during the breeding period. Known for a rapid-shuttle 'rock-paper-scissors' mating behavior, males flex their trunk muscles to visually compete for females. Distinctive territorial displays, such as head bobbing, are also observed to deter rivals.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Whiptail lizards Species
Laredo striped whiptail 
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