Eastern Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus collaris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyCrotaphytidae (Collared Lizards)
- GenusCrotaphytus (Collared Lizards)
- SpeciesCrotaphytus collaris (Eastern Collared Lizard)
About the Eastern Collared Lizard
The common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris), also commonly called eastern collared lizard, Oklahoma collared lizard, mountain boomer, yellow-headed collared lizard, and collared lizard, is a North American species of lizard in the family Crotaphytidae. 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. Males can be very colorful, with blue-green bodies, yellow stripes on the tail and back, and yellow-orange throats. Five subspecies are recognized.
The subspecific name, baileyi, is in honor of American mammalogist Vernon Orlando Bailey. The five subspecies recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies, are: Crotaphytus collaris auriceps Fitch & W. Tanner, 1951 – yellow-headed collared lizard
C. c. baileyi Stejneger, 1890 – western collared lizard C. c. collaris (Say, 1823) – eastern collared lizard C. collaris fuscus W. Ingram & W. Tanner, 1971 – Chihuahuan collared lizard C. c. melanomaculatus Axtell & Webb, 1995 – black-spotted collared lizard
Nota bene: A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Collared Lizard in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Grand Canyon National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Collared Lizard in Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Collared Lizard sighting in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Collared Lizard in Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Collared Lizard in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in our monthly data.