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About Zebra-Tailed Lizard
Active during the day, basking in the sun to regulate its body temperatureHunts for prey in deserts, grasslands, and rocky outcrops, using its sharp eyesight and agilityUses its speed and agility to escape predatorsEngages in complex courtship displays, involving head-bobbing and tail-waggingFemales lay 2-5 eggs, which are incubated for approximately 60-80 days
Size
10 - 18 cm
Weight
10 - 30 g
Lifespan
up to 5-7 years
Diet
Insects (ants, beetles, grasshoppers), Small reptiles and amphibians, Fruits and vegetation
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Human persecution (killing, removal)
Additional Notes
The Zebra-Tailed Lizard is a widespread and relatively common species in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, but its population is declining in some parts of its range due to habitat loss and human persecution.
Distribution
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Southwestern United States
North America • United States
Northern Mexico
North America • Mexico
The Zebra-Tailed Lizard is a widespread species found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, inhabiting deserts, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.