Greater Earless Lizard

Cophosaurus texanus

The Greater Earless Lizard lacks external ear openings and wags its boldly banded tail to display and distract predators. Males have vivid blue belly patches and pink flanks. Runs with remarkable speed on rocky terrain.

Habitat

Rocky desert scrub, gravelly washes, and canyon floors

Diet

Insects and other arthropods

How common

Common

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