Zebra-tailed lizard
A species of Zebra-tailed lizard Scientific name : Callisaurus draconoides Genus : Zebra-tailed lizard
Zebra-tailed lizard, A species of Zebra-tailed lizard
Scientific name: Callisaurus draconoides
Genus: Zebra-tailed lizard
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Description
Zebra-tailed lizards (Callisaurus draconoides) are a genus of phrynosomatid lizards endemic to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
The diet of zebra-tailed lizard primarily comprises of plant matter. This species has a preference for desert plants and flowers, particularly those belonging to the genera Opuntia and Cylindropuntia, consuming the soft, juicy pads and fruits they produce.
Appearance
Zebra-tailed lizard is a small, lizard-like creature with a slender body covered in smooth scales. Its dominant coloration is a sandy beige, blending well with its desert habitat, but it boasts pronounced black blotches and zebra-like stripes near the tail. This species has a long tail, which it uses for balance, and strong hind legs designed for fast, bipedal locomotion. No significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies have been observed.
Behavior
Zebra-tailed lizard showcases a conspicuous, unique performance when threatened, lifting its tail and body in a dramatic threat display. The species thrives in arid regions, utilizing the sand for hiding and predator evasion. Primarily diurnal, zebra-tailed lizard forages in the morning, and sunbathes to regulate its body temperature later in the day. While generally solitary, this species exhibits territorial behavior during the mating season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Zebra-tailed lizard Species
Zebra-tailed lizard 
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