Zebra-Tailed Lizard

Zebra-Tailed Lizard

Callisaurus draconinus

Gallery

3 photos available

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
10 - 18 cm
Weight
10 - 30 g
Diet
Insects (ants, beetles, grasshoppers), Small reptiles and amphibians, Fruits and vegetation

Habitat

DesertsGrasslandsRocky outcropsDry scrublands

Behavior

  • Active during the day, basking in the sun to regulate its body temperature
  • Hunts for prey in deserts, grasslands, and rocky outcrops, using its sharp eyesight and agility
  • Uses its speed and agility to escape predators
  • Engages in complex courtship displays, involving head-bobbing and tail-wagging
  • Females lay 2-5 eggs, which are incubated for approximately 60-80 days