Prairie racerunner
A species of Whiptail lizards Scientific name : Aspidoscelis sexlineata Genus : Whiptail lizards
Prairie racerunner, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Aspidoscelis sexlineata
Genus: Whiptail lizards
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Description General Info
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Description
The six-lined racerunner is typically dark green, brown, or black in color, with six yellow or green-yellow stripes that extend down the body from head to tail. The underside is usually white in color on females, and a pale blue in males. Males also sometimes have a pale green-colored throat. They are slender-bodied, with a tail nearly twice the body length. 
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Prairie racerunner primarily sustains on a diet of insects, particularly ants and beetles. Its feeding habits show seasonal variation, with a preference for caterpillars during the spring and termites in the summer.
Appearance
Prairie racerunner is a small, slender lizard with elongated body and tail. Its skin is covered in smooth, shiny scales. The primary color is brown with six distinct yellow stripes running lengthwise from head to tail. No significant difference in appearance exists between genders or due to age. Noteworthy are its fast, darting movements and its propensity for sun basking.
Behavior
Prairie racerunner are diurnal, commonly found basking in the sun. They are largely solitary and fiercely territorial, using scent marking to delineate boundaries. These lizards forage actively, moving quickly in search of small invertebrates. When threatened, prairie racerunners sprint into undergrowth or burrows to evade predators, displaying remarkable speed and agility.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Whiptail lizards Species
Prairie racerunner 
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