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Desert Grassland Whiptail

Aspidoscelis uniparens

Across the regions where it's common, the Desert Grassland Whiptail peaks from May to September.

Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 2 states

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Lizards

Desert Grassland Whiptail

Aspidoscelis uniparens

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 desert grassland whiptail lizard (Aspidoscelis uniparens) is an all-female species of reptiles in North America. The desert grassland whiptail lizard is a relatively small reptile, whose size ranges from 2+3⁄4 to 5+1⁄4 inches (7.0 to 13.3 cm).Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

The desert grassland whiptail is mostly found in the deserts of southern to central Arizona and along the Rio Grande river in New Mexico. It is also found in the deserts of northern Mexico.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

The lizards were a result from a cross breed of two bisexual species, A. inornata and A. burti.Wikipedia ↗
Gerard Walschlager · 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.

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About the Desert Grassland Whiptail

When is the Desert Grassland Whiptail most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Desert Grassland Whiptail peaks from May to September.

Where does the Desert Grassland Whiptail live?

It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 2 states, including Arizona and New Mexico.