Six-lined Racerunner

Aspidoscelis sexlineata

The Six-lined Racerunner is a speedy, active forager named for its six cream-colored stripes. It actively searches for prey and can run at impressive speeds to escape danger. The most common whiptail in the East.

Habitat

Sandy prairies, forest edges, open fields, and rocky areas

Diet

Insects, spiders, and small invertebrates

How common

Common

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