Lizards
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Whiptail peaks from May to August.
Shows up in 11 ecoregions and 7 states
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Lizards
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
Description
The western whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris) is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The western whiptail has a long and slender body, small grainy scales on its back, and larger rectangular scales on its belly.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It can live in woodland, chaparral, riparian areas, or desert. Desert subspecies prefer habitat with vegetation such as sagebrush or shadscale, and rely on burrows to escape the desert heat.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Females will only lay one clutch (number of eggs laid at a single time) per year.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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States
About the Western Whiptail
When is the Western Whiptail most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Whiptail peaks from May to August.
Where does the Western Whiptail live?
It has enough records to show in 11 ecoregions and 7 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, and Idaho.