New mexico whiptail
A species of Whiptail lizards Scientific name : Aspidoscelis neomexicana Genus : Whiptail lizards
New mexico whiptail, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Aspidoscelis neomexicana
Genus: Whiptail lizards
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Description
The New Mexico whiptail grows from 16.5 to 23 cm (6.5 to 9.1 in) in length, and is typically overall brown or black in color with seven pale yellow stripes from head to tail. Light colored spots often occur between the stripes. They have a white or pale blue underside, with a blue or blue-green colored throat. They are slender bodied, with a long tail that is more commonly blue-green in their infant stage, melding into the same spotted brown and yellow color as they age. 
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
New mexico whiptail primarily feeds on arthropods, particularly insects, spiders, and scorpions. This species displays a preference for consuming arachnids and certain beetles, contributing significantly to its nutritional intake.
Appearance
New mexico whiptail is a diurnal lizard with a long, slim body ranging in length from 4.5 to 7 inches. Its skin pattern is characterized by a series of dark stripes running down its back over a light-colored body. Males are noticeably larger than females and exhibit more vividly defined patterns. The tail, accounting for over half its length, is slender and tapering towards the end.
Behavior
New mexico whiptail is predominantly solitary, exhibiting a diurnal nature. Notable for territorial displays without physical confrontations, they mark and defend territories using a glandular secretion. As avid climbers and swift runners, new mexico whiptail forage actively for invertebrate prey, exhibiting an adaptation to their semi-arid habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Whiptail lizards Species
New mexico whiptail 
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