🌿Native Nature

Arizona Striped Whiptail

Aspidoscelis arizonae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Teiidae ›Genus: Aspidoscelis

About

The Arizona striped whiptail (Aspidoscelis arizonae) is a species of whiptail lizard endemic to the United States. This is a species of lizards that lives in Arizona's grassy desert areas and is normally found hiding in desert shrubs. They are approximately 72 millimetres (2.8 in) long, and, like all whiptails, they have a noticeably long whiplike tail hence the name whiptail and they are fast runners .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arizona Striped Whiptail?
The scientific name of Arizona Striped Whiptail is Aspidoscelis arizonae.
What is the conservation status of Arizona Striped Whiptail?
The Arizona Striped Whiptail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Arizona Striped Whiptail belong to?
Arizona Striped Whiptail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Arizona Striped Whiptail belong to?
Arizona Striped Whiptail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Arizona Striped Whiptail belong to?
Arizona Striped Whiptail belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Arizona Striped Whiptail belong to?
Arizona Striped Whiptail belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Arizona Striped Whiptail belong to?
Arizona Striped Whiptail belongs to the family Teiidae.
What genus does Arizona Striped Whiptail belong to?
Arizona Striped Whiptail belongs to the genus Aspidoscelis.