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Keeled Earless Lizard
Holbrookia propinqua
Across the regions where it's common, the Keeled Earless Lizard peaks from April to October.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Lizards
Keeled Earless Lizard
Holbrookia propinqua
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Description
Holbrookia propinqua, commonly known as the keeled earless lizard, is a species of phrynosomatid lizard. The dorsal scales are small, pointed, and keeled, as the common name implies.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Keeled earless lizards are endemic to barrier beaches and sand dumes. Some prefer to live closer to the coast than others, but all of them prefer to live in dry sandy places.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
During breeding time the males tend to get competitive with each other. They come out during the day and bask in the sun or lay on the warm sand to raise their temperature.Animal Diversity Web ↗
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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TexasAbout the Keeled Earless Lizard
When is the Keeled Earless Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Keeled Earless Lizard peaks from April to October.
Where does the Keeled Earless Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.