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Elegant Earless Lizard

Holbrookia elegans

Across the regions where it's common, the Elegant Earless Lizard peaks from April to September.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state

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Lizards

Elegant Earless Lizard

Holbrookia elegans

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

Holbrookia elegans, the elegant earless lizard, is a species of lizard native to the United States and Mexico. It is a small lizard, about 3 in (76 mm) long and is gray or tan.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Arizona and New Mexico MountainsSonoran Desert

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Arizona

About the Elegant Earless Lizard

When is the Elegant Earless Lizard most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Elegant Earless Lizard peaks from April to September.

Where does the Elegant Earless Lizard live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Arizona.