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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
Prairie racerunner (Aspidoscelis sexlineata) Photo By ALAN SCHMIERER , used under CC0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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
Prairie racerunner (Aspidoscelis sexlineata) Prairie racerunner (Aspidoscelis sexlineata) Photo By ALAN SCHMIERER , used under CC0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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