Sonoran collared lizard
A species of Collared lizards Scientific name : Crotaphytus nebrius Genus : Collared lizards
Sonoran collared lizard, A species of Collared lizards
Scientific name: Crotaphytus nebrius
Genus: Collared lizards
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Description
The Sonoran collared lizard, Crotaphytus nebrius, is a collared lizard found in Arizona and Mexico. The lizard is a grayish-yellow with grayish-white spots, which are large down the middle of the body, and small on the sides. Adults are mainly only active during spring and summer, but the juveniles can be active until November.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Sonoran collared lizard are voracious carnivores, primarily consuming arthropods like spiders. They also show a preference for hard-bodied invertebrates, including various beetles, grasshoppers, and other insects.
Appearance
Sonoran collared lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a sleek, elongated body and grainy skin that has a primary coloration of sandy brown, blending seamlessly into desert environments. Males generate a striking appearance during the breeding season, showcasing bright orange and blue markings on their bodies. Its most distinguishing feature is its crescent-shaped, pale patches behind each eye, lending it a distinctive identity. A long, tapered tail aids in its swift locomotion.
Behavior
Sonoran collared lizard is a diurnal creature exhibiting typical behaviors of active foraging and basking in the sun during daytime. Its activities majorly revolve around feeding and mating, remaining solitary outside the breeding season. The unique 'bobbing' behavior, shaking their bodies vertically, forms an innate part of their communication protocol. They exhibit territoriality, defending resources and females within their realms.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Collared lizards Genus
Collared lizards Species
Sonoran collared lizard 
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