Crotaphytus collaris collaris

Eastern collared lizard

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Anisa Ismail, Southwestern University
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Stephanie Fabritius, Southwestern University
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Ismail, A. 2000. "Crotaphytus collaris collaris" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Crotaphytus_collaris_collaris.html. 

 

These are relatively large lizards, with slender necks, large heads and long tails. There is a definite dimorphism in this species; males are larger and are often very brightly colored with yellow and orange bodies. (Behler 1979)

 

The most noticeable characteristics of these lizards are found in the two black collars that run from the arms to the neck of the animal. Furthermore, there are usually six dark cross bands which run across the lizard's back (Dundee and Rossman 1989).

 

The bodies are usually covered with small white spots. Also, the scales on the lizard's body are granular, while the tail scales appear to be slightly larger. (Behler, 1979).

 
"Crotaphytus collaris collaris". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/2922595". Accessed 21 Mar 2010.