Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus Collaris)

[PamfromTx]

This is a common . This species of reptile have extremely powerful jaws and can run on their hind legs. They are typically found in dry regions of Mexico and the south-central region of the United States.

 

[Warrigal]

Gorgeous little fellow. Does he change colour?

 

[PamfromTx]

Gorgeous little fellow. Does he change colour?

No clue; I didn't take the time to do a Google on this.

 

[PamfromTx]

Physical Description​

Length: 8-14 inches including tail.

Colors and markings are diverse in Crotaphytus collaris. They are sexually dimorphic. Males tend to be green to tan colored with patterns of dorsal spots and bars to a speckled pattern across the dorsum. Male C. collaris can also exhibit vivid yellow and orange head coloration. Female C. collaris tend to be less colorful except during breeding season when they exhibit bright orange side spots or bars. Both male and female C. collaris possess two prominent collar-like black bands at their neck, hence their name (Jones, 1997).

 

[Warrigal]

I just looked them up. No reference to colour change. Interesting that they can run on their hind legs. We have frill neck lizards that can do this too. They are quite harmless. They are all bluff.

Frilled Lizard Running to "Pompeii" - Bing video