Lizards
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
Across the regions where it's common, the Zebra-tailed Lizard peaks from April to September.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 4 states
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Lizards
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
Description
The zebra-tailed lizard (Callisaurus draconoides) is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. Zebra-tailed lizards range in size from 2.5 to 4 inches (64 to 102 mm) in snout-to-vent length (SVL).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Zebra-tailed lizards live in open desert with hard-packed soil, scattered vegetation, and scattered rocks, typically flats, washes, and plains. Zebra-tailed lizards are common and widely distributed throughout the Southwestern United States, ranging from the Mojave and Colorado deserts north into the southern Great Basin.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Zebra-tailed lizards are diurnal and alert. They rise early and are active in all but the hottest weather.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Zebra-tailed Lizard
When is the Zebra-tailed Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Zebra-tailed Lizard peaks from April to September.
Where does the Zebra-tailed Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 4 states, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.