The zebra-tailed lizard (Callisaurus draconoides) is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The species is native to the Southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico. There are nine recognized subspecies.

On the basis of geographic variation in morphology, ten subspecies have been recognized, two of which occur in Arizona: the Eastern Zebra-tailed Lizard (C. d. ventralis) ranging across most of the state, and the Western Zebra-tailed Lizard (C. d. rhodostictus) in the …

2023年12月31日 · Zebra Tailed Lizards are fascinating creatures native to North American deserts, known for their zebra-like tails, impressive climbing skills, and unique defensive “push-up” behavior. These lizards are masters of survival in the harsh desert environment, with their excellent camouflage, high-speed running abilities, and specialized heat ...

This video shows several views of zebra-tailed lizards from the Colorado Desert in San Diego County, waving their striped tails to divert attention away from their main body, running off quickly, and doing the territorial push-up display.

The Zebra-tailed Lizard, scientifically known as Callisaurus draconoides, is a fascinating reptile native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. With its distinctive zebra-like stripes on its tail, this lizard has adapted to …

Zebra-tailed lizards are diurnal insectivores, feeding primarily on grasshoppers, beetles, spiders, and flies. Males are typically larger and more brightly colored than females. Breeding typically occurs in the spring and eggs are laid from June – August. Females will lay 2 to 8 eggs underneath the ground or rocks.

The Zebra-tailed Lizard (Callisaurus draconoides) is a small, agile lizard native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Recognizable by its light gray to beige body with dark crossbands and a distinctive black and white striped tail, this lizard thrives in open, sandy, or rocky desert areas.

2018年10月8日 · Zebra-tailed lizards (Callisaurus draconoides) are medium-sized lizards that are widespread in the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts. The species name means “beautiful lizard resembling a dragon”. They range from 3 to 5 inches in body length with a …

Zebra-tailed lizards are the fastest lizards in the desert. They have an odd habit of curling their tail over their back, thus revealing the striping, and then waving it slowly from side to side. The most widely accepted theory is that this lulls their predators like a hypnotist's watch, which prevents them from reacting quickly when the zebra ...

Males and females both raise their tails when threatened by potential predators; however evidence suggests that males perform tail displays more often. In addition, zebra-tailed lizards found closer to ground cover are more likely to hide, whereas those encountered in the open are more likely to tail wag.