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Greater Earless Lizard

Cophosaurus texanus

Photo by ElviraMoon
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Field Notes

Description:

Length, 3-7". Flat body and tail, with distinctive black bars on underside near tail. Blue to green patch on belly; slate gray with numerous small black, brown or gray flecks on top. No ear openings, long legs.

Habitat:

This one spotted at the evilleta National Wildlife Refuge in central New Mexico. Rocky and sandy desert; the northern reach of the Chihuahuan Desert. Three subspecies, but cannot find any information on what distinguishes them.

Notes:

Tail wags when alerted. Seemed to slightly change color (lighter) when surprised and fleeing.

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2011

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