Eastern Collared Lizard Crotaphytus Collaris ILLINOIS RANGE

Eastern Collared Lizard Crotaphytus Collaris ILLINOIS RANGE

eastern collared lizard Crotaphytus collaris Kingdom: Animalia FEATURES Phylum: Chordata The eastern collard lizard is about 14 inches long. Class: Reptilia The big head is followed by a narrow neck. The tail is Order: Squamata round. There are two, black bands on the back of the neck. The body color is green, blue-green or Family: Crotaphytidae yellow with an orange or yellow throat. Males are ILLINOIS STATUS more brightly colored than females. Spots are present on the back except in juveniles. Juveniles common, nonnative have dark crossbands on the back. BEHAVIORS This lizard lives on bluffs, in rocky areas and in rocky forest openings. A male may sit on the highest rock in its home range to observe its territory. Mating occurs in spring, and the eggs, three to 10 per clutch, are laid in June or July. Eggs hatch in August or September. Eastern collard lizards eat insects and small lizards. This species was introduced by humans to Johnson County in the 1990s. ILLINOIS RANGE © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2020. Biodiversity of Illinois. Unless otherwise noted, photos and images © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. © David W. Brewer © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2020. Biodiversity of Illinois. Unless otherwise noted, photos and images © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. © David W. Brewer Aquatic Habitats none Woodland Habitats coniferous forests; upland deciduous forests Prairie and Edge Habitats none © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2020. Biodiversity of Illinois. Unless otherwise noted, photos and images © Illinois Department of Natural Resources..

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