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Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail

Aspidoscelis exsanguis

Across the regions where it's common, the Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail peaks from May to August.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 2 states

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Lizards

Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail

Aspidoscelis exsanguis

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 Chihuahuan spotted whiptail (Aspidoscelis exsanguis) is a species of lizard native to the United States in southern Arizona, southern New Mexico and southwestern Texas, and northern Mexico in northern Chihuahua and northern Sonora. The Chihuahuan spotted whiptail grows from 9.5 to 12 inches in length.Wikipedia ↗
John Rosford · CC BY 4.0

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
Southern Rockies introducedSouthwestern Tablelands

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
New MexicoTexas

About the Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail

When is the Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail peaks from May to August.

Where does the Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 2 states, including New Mexico and Texas.