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Orange-throated Whiptail
Aspidoscelis hyperythrus
Across the regions where it's common, the Orange-throated Whiptail peaks from April to August.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Lizards
Orange-throated Whiptail
Aspidoscelis hyperythrus
Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.
Description
The orange-throated whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythrus) is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. A. hyperythrus has five or six light-colored stripes down a black, brown, or grey dorsal side.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
A. hyperythrus is native to southern California in the United States, and to the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur in Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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CaliforniaAbout the Orange-throated Whiptail
When is the Orange-throated Whiptail most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Orange-throated Whiptail peaks from April to August.
Where does the Orange-throated Whiptail live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.