Western Whiptail

Aspidoscelis tigris

The Western Whiptail is an active, fast-moving lizard of arid western habitats. It forages constantly, probing crevices for prey with its tongue. Its swift running and alertness make it difficult to approach.

Habitat

Desert scrub, rocky washes, and sandy grasslands

Diet

Insects, spiders, and small lizards

How common

Common

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