COLLARED

LIZARDS
By Purav Sirohiya
 Where Are They Found
 Collared lizards are found in a wide variety of
habitats including sagebrush, desert scrub,
pinyon-juniper and desert grasslands.
 They prefer the

rocky areas of
these habitats
as well as areas
with open
vegetation.
 Facts
 Identifying Features
 The collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) is
distinguished by the two black collars around
its neck. Adult males have bright green scales
as well as tan, olive, brown, bluish and yellow
scales. Females are less colorful than the
males. Both have whitish bellies and large
heads.
 Adaptations
 Adaptations
 Collared lizards are one of only a few lizards
that are able to run using only their hind legs.
They are very fast with a stride up to three
times their body length. They also do not lose
their tail very easily, but if they do, it does not
grow back.
 Facts
 Size
 Collared lizards can reach a size of 10 inches in
length with the males being larger than the females.
 Life Span
 The average life span is between 5-8 years.
 Life Span
 The average life span is between 5-8 years.
Diet
 Not only do they eat insects such as grasshoppers and
crickets, but they also eat other lizards, including
other collared lizards
 Range
 Range
 The collared lizard is found as far east as
Missouri; through Utah, Nevada, southeastern
California; throughout Arizona, and in parts of
New Mexico. It is also found in northern
Mexico including eastern Baja California