The common name "collared lizard" comes from the lizard's distinct coloration, which includes bands of black around the neck and shoulders that look like a collar.

Collared lizards are one of only a few lizards that are able to run using only their hind legs. They are very fast with a stride up to three times their body length. They also do not lose their tail …

Meet the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, facts, breeding and behavior.

Jun 17, 2025 · The collared lizard (C rotaphytus collaris) is one of the most recognizable species found within Colorado National Monument. These colorful lizards are frequently seen sunning …

Collared lizard, (genus Crotaphytus), any of nine species of lizards belonging to the lizard subfamily Crotaphytinae (family Crotaphytidae) found in hilly areas of the central United States …

Collared Lizards are members of the large family Iguanidae and the Subfamily Crotaphytinae which, besides the Collared Lizards, only includes the Leopard Lizards.

Collared lizards are a group of 8-14″ / 20-36cm long lizards with a large, blocky head, long limbs, and a long tail. Color varies by sex and species, from tan or gray to bright aquamarine and …

The common name "collared lizard" comes from the lizard's distinct coloration, which includes bands of black around the neck and shoulders that look like a collar.

The Crotaphytidae, or collared lizards, are a family [1][2][3] of desert -dwelling reptiles native to the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Alternatively they are recognized as a …

Jun 20, 2019 · The Collared Lizard, also known as the Oklahoma Collard Lizard, Yellow-Headed Collared Lizard, and Eastern Collared Lizard, is a species of lizard found in North America …