9,700 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus collaris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Crotaphytidae ›Genus: Crotaphytus
About
The common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris), also called eastern collared lizard, Oklahoma collared lizard or collared lizard, is a North American lizard that can reach 8–15 in (20–38 cm) in length (including the tail), with a large head and powerful jaws. They are well known for the ability to run on their hind legs, looking like small versions of the popular images of theropod dinosaurs. Chiefly found in dry, open regions of Mexico and the south-central United States...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Collared Lizard is Crotaphytus collaris.
- Eastern Collared Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Collared Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Collared Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Eastern Collared Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Eastern Collared Lizard belongs to the family Crotaphytidae.
- Eastern Collared Lizard belongs to the genus Crotaphytus.