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Sonoran Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus nebrius
Across the regions where it's common, the Sonoran Collared Lizard peaks from March to May.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Lizards
Sonoran Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus nebrius
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Description
The Sonoran collared lizard (Crotaphytus nebrius) is a species of lizard in the family Crotaphytidae. C. nebrius is a grayish-yellow with grayish-white spots, which are large down the middle of the body, and small on the sides.They are also known for having a set of black stripes on their neck, and may also have red-orange markings on their neck.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The species is endemic to the U.S. state of Arizona and the Mexican state of Sonora.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Adults of C. nebrius are primarily active during spring and summer; the juveniles can be active until November.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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When is the Sonoran Collared Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Sonoran Collared Lizard peaks from March to May.
Where does the Sonoran Collared Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Arizona.