Aspidoscelis scalaris

Aspidoscelis scalaris

Discover the western whiptail lizard (Aspidoscelis scalaris), a slender, agile reptile native to the arid deserts and grasslands of the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its distinctive pale stripes and diet primarily consisting of insects. This species is active during the day, plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, and can reproduce parthenogenetically in some populations.

Aspidoscelis scalaris

Aspidoscelis scalaris

Discover the western whiptail lizard (Aspidoscelis scalaris), a slender, agile reptile native to the arid deserts and grasslands of the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its distinctive pale stripes and diet primarily consisting of insects. This species is active during the day, plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, and can reproduce parthenogenetically in some populations.