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Crotaphytidae |
Crotaphytus collaris
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Scientific classification |
| Kingdom: |
Animalia
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| Phylum: |
Chordata
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| Class: |
Sauropsida
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| Order: |
Squamata
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| Suborder: |
Sauria
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| Family: |
Crotaphytidae
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Crotaphytid lizards or more commonly known as Collared
lizards are found in North America only (American southwest
and northern Mexico). They typically prey on other lizards
and other vertebrates for their sustenance. There are 12 species
found in two genera (below).
Family Crotaphytidae
- Genus Gambelia (Leopard lizards)
Genus Crotaphytus (Collared lizards)
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