ADW: Crotaphytus collaris: INFORMATION

<!DOCTYPE html> <html xmlns:og="http://ogp.me/ns#" lang="en" xml:lang="en"> <head> <title>ADW: Crotaphytus collaris: INFORMATION</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <link rel="canonical" href="https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/" /> <script type="text/javascript" src="//code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//code.jquery.com/jquery-migrate-3.3.2.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/static/js/compat.js"></script> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="https://animaldiversity.org/favicon.ico" /> <link href="//fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Gentium+Book+Basic:400,400italic,700,700italic" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <link href="//fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=PT+Sans:400,700,400italic,700italic" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/static/bootstrap/css/bootstrap.css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/static/css/pica.styles.css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/static/css/pica.print.css" media="print" />  <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/static/colorbox/colorbox.css" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/" /> <meta content="Crotaphytus collaris (Collared Lizard)" property="og:title" /> <meta content="website" property="og:type" /> <meta content="Animal Diversity Web" property="og:site_name" /> <meta content="https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/david_behrens/1135337.CollardLizard2/medium.jpg" property="og:image" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary" /> <meta name="twitter:site" content="@AnimalDiversity" /> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Crotaphytus collaris (Collared Lizard)" /> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Read about Crotaphytus collaris (Collared Lizard) on the Animal Diversity Web." /> <meta name="twitter:image:src" content="https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/david_behrens/1135337.CollardLizard2/medium.jpg" /> <meta name="twitter:image:height" content="480" /> <meta name="twitter:image:width" content="640" /> <meta name="twitter:url" content="https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/" /> <script type="text/javascript" src="/static/js/Hyphenator.js"></script> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/static/social-likes/social-likes_birman.css" /> <style> .social-likes { margin: 0; } .social-likes__widget { margin: 0; } </style>   </head> <body> <div id="outerwrap"> <div id="header" aria-role="header"> <h1> <a id="homelink" href="/">Animal Diversity Web</a> </h1> <div class="umlinks"> <div class="relative"> <a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/ummz/" id="ummzlink">University of Michigan Museum of Zoology</a> <a href="https://www.umich.edu/" id="umlink">University of Michigan</a> </div> </div> </div> <div id="wrap" class="gradient"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span2 sidebar left"> <ul class="nav nav-tabs nav-stacked" id="sitemap"> <li> <a href="/">Home</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/">About Us</a> </li> <li> <a href="/animal_names/">About Animal Names</a> </li> <li> <a href="/teach/">Educational Resources</a> </li> <li> <a href="/collections/">Special Collections</a> </li> <li> <a href="/glossary/">Glossary</a> </li> <li> <a href="/accounts/Animalia/">Browse Animalia</a> </li> </ul> <h2 class="offscreen">More Information</h2> <div class="well"> <h3>Additional Information</h3> <ul class="unstyled"> <li> <a href="http://eol.org/search/?q=Crotaphytus collaris&search=Go">Encyclopedia of Life</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="span7_5 blahblahblah main" aria-role="main"> <h2 class="rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris<span class="vernacular-name">Collared Lizard</span></h2> <div class="social-likes" data-counters="no"> <div class="facebook" title="Share link on Facebook">Facebook</div> <div class="twitter" title="Share link on Twitter">Twitter</div> </div> <div class="snapshots" aria-hidden="true"> <ul> <li> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/pictures/collections/contributors/david_behrens/1135337.CollardLizard2/"> <img alt=" " src="/collections/contributors/david_behrens/1135337.CollardLizard2/button.jpg" border="0" /> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/pictures/collections/contributors/Grzimek_herps/Iguanidae/Crotaphytus_collaris/"> <img alt=" " src="/collections/contributors/Grzimek_herps/Iguanidae/Crotaphytus_collaris/button.jpg" border="0" /> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/pictures/collections/contributors/laurie_vitt/C.collaris/"> <img alt=" " src="/collections/contributors/laurie_vitt/C.collaris/button.jpg" border="0" /> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/pictures/collections/contributors/phil_myers/ADW_herps_3_4_03/Squamata/Crotaphytidae/Crotaphytus1533/"> <img alt=" " src="/collections/contributors/phil_myers/ADW_herps_3_4_03/Squamata/Crotaphytidae/Crotaphytus1533/button.jpg" border="0" /> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/pictures/collections/contributors/david_behrens/1135336.CollardLizard/"> <img alt=" " src="/collections/contributors/david_behrens/1135336.CollardLizard/button.jpg" border="0" /> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="byline">By Addison Vande Plasse</div> <nav class="contents"> <ul> <li> <a href="#geographic_range">Geographic Range</a> </li> <li> <a href="#habitat">Habitat</a> </li> <li> <a href="#physical_description">Physical Description</a> </li> <li> <a href="#development">Development</a> </li> <li> <a href="#reproduction">Reproduction</a> </li> <li> <a href="#lifespan_longevity">Lifespan/Longevity</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="#behavior">Behavior</a> </li> <li> <a href="#communication">Communication and Perception</a> </li> <li> <a href="#food_habits">Food Habits</a> </li> <li> <a href="#predation">Predation</a> </li> <li> <a href="#ecosystem_roles">Ecosystem Roles</a> </li> <li> <a href="#economic_importance_positive">Economic Importance for Humans: Positive</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="#economic_importance_negative">Economic Importance for Humans: Negative</a> </li> <li> <a href="#conservation_status">Conservation Status</a> </li> <li> <a href="#contributors">Contributors</a> </li> <li> <a href="#references">References</a> </li> </ul> </nav> <div class="inner-wrap"> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="geographic_range">Geographic Range</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span>, commonly known as the eastern collared lizard, is a species of lizard that is primarily found in North America and open areas of Mexico. Its range in Mexico includes parts of the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. The geographic range of <span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">C. collaris</span> is relatively large and encompasses several states and regions within the United States. The species is primarily distributed throughout the central and eastern regions of the United States, including parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. It is also found in isolated populations in southwestern Iowa, southeastern Colorado, and western Georgia. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#9AE01CB0-A9C9-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Eastern Collared Lizard", 2022</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#CB316AF8-A9C0-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Glossip and Losos, 2002</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Biogeographic Regions</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020914235803">nearctic</a> <ul> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145365">native</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="habitat">Habitat</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This species is commonly found in rocky, sparsely vegetated habitats, particularly in areas with abundant boulders, rocks, and other rocky outcrops.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> occupies a wide range of habitat types, including desert scrublands, grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands, often in close proximity to rocky areas. They occur at elevations ranging from 150 to 2400 meters above sea level, with its terrestrial level being predominantly found in the low to mid elevations. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#9AE01CB0-A9C9-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Eastern Collared Lizard", 2022</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#CB316AF8-A9C0-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Glossip and Losos, 2002</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Terrestrial Biomes</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145626">desert or dune</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145599::20020904145583::20020904145682">savanna or grassland</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145828">forest</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145677">scrub forest</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="aside block-grid donthyphenate one-up"> <li> <dl> <dt>Range elevation</dt> <dd>150 to 2400 m</dd> <dd class="english">492.13 to 7874.02 ft</dd> </dl> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="physical_description">Physical Description</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Adults are ectothermic and typically range from 20 to 38 centimeters, with males being slightly larger than females. Adult weight ranges from 45 to 120 grams, with males being higher in the weight range. Their appearance is distinctive, with a flattened body, large head, and long, powerful legs. They have a prominent, banded collar around their necks, which is black in males and brown in females. Their backs are covered in small, keeled scales that give them a rough texture, while their bellies are smooth and light-colored. The color of their skin varies depending on the region they are found in, but they typically have a brownish-gray color with darker brown or black markings.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Geographic variation has been reported in <span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span>, with individuals from different regions having slightly different coloration and patterning. Seasonal variation has also been observed, with individuals in breeding season displaying brighter colors and more pronounced collar markings. Several subspecies of <span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> have been described, including <span rank="Species" class="taxon-name rank-species">C. c. baileyi</span>, <span rank="Species" class="taxon-name rank-species">C. c. flavoviridis</span>, and <span rank="Species" class="taxon-name rank-species">C. c. melanomaculatus</span>. These subspecies differ in their geographic distribution, coloration, and pattern of markings.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Polymorphisms, or the existence of multiple forms within a species, have not been reported in Crotaphytus collaris. However, young animals differ from adults in their coloration and markings. Juveniles have a brighter coloration, with more vibrant red and orange markings on their backs and tails. As they mature, these colors become muted and blend in with their overall coloration.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> can be distinguished from other closely related species, such as the western collared lizard <a class="taxon-link rank-infraspecies" href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_insularis_bicinctores/">Crotaphytus insularis bicinctores</a>, by their distinct collar markings and the shape of their heads. The eastern collared lizard has a wider head with a more pronounced jawline, while the western collared lizard has a more elongated head with a narrower jawline. Additionally, the collar markings of the eastern collared lizard are thicker and more prominent than those of the western collared lizard. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#F97E8CA8-A9C8-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"COLLARED LIZARD", 2023</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#06AB44F0-A9C6-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">J. E, 1992</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate "> <li class="keywords-header">Other Physical Features</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020916131519">ectothermic</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145642">bilateral symmetry</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Sexual Dimorphism</li> <li> <span>male larger</span> </li> <li> <span>sexes colored or patterned differently</span> </li> </ul> <ul class="aside block-grid donthyphenate two-up"> <li> <dl> <dt>Range mass</dt> <dd>45 to 120 g</dd> <dd class="english">1.59 to 4.23 oz</dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>Range length</dt> <dd>20 to 38 cm</dd> <dd class="english">7.87 to 14.96 in</dd> </dl> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="development">Development</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">After mating, the females lay a clutch of 1 to 8 eggs in a burrow or crevice, which she then covers with soil. The eggs incubate for around 55 to 65 days, depending on the temperature and humidity of the nest environment. During this period, the embryos develop and grow inside the egg.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Once the eggs hatch, the hatchlings emerge from the nest and begin their journey towards adulthood. Juveniles resemble adult lizards in their appearance and behavior but are smaller in size. They grow rapidly and shed their skin frequently to accommodate their expanding bodies.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Collared lizards do not undergo metamorphosis. They mature directly from the hatchling stage to the adult form. The rate of maturation and growth of collared lizards depends on various factors such as temperature, diet, and habitat conditions.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">The sex of collared lizards is determined by the temperature at which the eggs are incubated. The eggs incubated at a temperature range of 28-30°C produce males, while eggs incubated at temperatures between 30-32°C produce females.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> exhibits indeterminate growth, meaning they continue to grow throughout their lifespan. The rate of growth, however, decreases with age, and they eventually reach a maximum size. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#1E655D32-A9C2-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Clark, 2002</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#06AB44F0-A9C6-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">J. E, 1992</a>; <a href="#F3E63350-A9C2-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Sloan, 1996</a>; <a href="#EB35E2FE-A9C3-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Timanus, 2001</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Development - Life Cycle</li> <li> <span>temperature sex determination</span> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="reproduction">Reproduction</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> is a polygynous species, where one male mates with multiple females. The mating season of <span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">C. collaris</span> generally occurs during the spring and summer months, but can vary depending on the geographical location and environmental conditions.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Mating behavior in collared lizards begins with males establishing territories and actively searching for receptive females. Males engage in visual displays to attract females, including head-bobbing, push-ups, and displaying their brightly colored throat (dewlap) to signal their availability and fitness.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Once a male encounters a female, he may court her with further visual displays and physical contact, such as nuzzling or biting the female's neck or tail. Females may reject or accept mating attempts from males, and multiple males may compete for a single receptive female.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Male <span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">C. collaris</span> defend their territories and mate-guard receptive females to prevent other males from mating with them. These territorial behaviors can result in social structures where dominant males control larger territories and have access to more females. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#6E268380-A9C4-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Adult male collared lizards, Crotaphytus collaris, increase aggression towards displaced neighbours", 2003</a>; <a href="#1E655D32-A9C2-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Clark, 2002</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#F3E63350-A9C2-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Sloan, 1996</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Mating System</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145840">polygynous</a> </li> </ul> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> breeds once a year, generally occurs during the spring and summer months, with females laying 1 to 8 eggs per breeding season. The eggs are incubated for approximately 55 to 65 days, and the hatchlings emerge fully formed and independent at birth. The species reaches sexual maturity at around 2 to 3 years of age and can breed annually. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#1E655D32-A9C2-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Clark, 2002</a>; <a href="#CB316AF8-A9C0-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Glossip and Losos, 2002</a>; <a href="#F3E63350-A9C2-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Sloan, 1996</a>; <a href="#EB35E2FE-A9C3-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Timanus, 2001</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Key Reproductive Features</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145584">seasonal breeding</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145786">sexual</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145546">fertilization</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145572">oviparous</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="aside block-grid donthyphenate three-up"> <li> <dl> <dt>Breeding interval</dt> <dd><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> breeds once a year</dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>Breeding season</dt> <dd><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> breed during the spring and summer months</dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>Range number of offspring</dt> <dd>1 to 8</dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>Average time to independence</dt> <dd>0 days</dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female)</dt> <dd>2-3 years</dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (male)</dt> <dd>1-2 years</dd> </dl> </li> </ul> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> is an oviparous species and does not exhibit any parental care or investment beyond the initial production and deposition of eggs. Once the female has laid her eggs, she does not provide any further care or protection to them, and the hatchlings are fully independent and self-sufficient upon hatching.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">There is no pre-fertilization, pre-hatching, or pre-independence parental investment exhibited by either parent in this species. There is also no post-hatching or post-fledging parental care, as the hatchlings are fully formed and independent at birth. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#CB316AF8-A9C0-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Glossip and Losos, 2002</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Parental Investment</li> <li> <span>no parental involvement</span> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="lifespan_longevity">Lifespan/Longevity</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">The lifespan of eastern collared lizards varies depending on factors such as genetics, environment, and diet. In the wild, these lizards typically have a shorter lifespan due to various threats such as predation, disease, and habitat loss. In captivity, however, they can live longer due to the availability of a consistent food source, veterinary care, and protection from predators.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">The typical lower lifespan of eastern collared lizards in the wild is around 2 to 3 years, while the typical highest lifespan is around 6 to 7 years. The average lifespan of this species in the wild is around 4to 5 years. In captivity, eastern collared lizards can live up to 10 years or more with proper care.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Factors that can limit the lifespan of eastern collared lizards include predation, disease, and environmental stressors such as temperature extremes and habitat loss. In captivity, a poor diet or improper husbandry practices can also lead to health issues and a shortened lifespan. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#F97E8CA8-A9C8-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"COLLARED LIZARD", 2023</a>; <a href="#9AE01CB0-A9C9-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Eastern Collared Lizard", 2022</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#06AB44F0-A9C6-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">J. E, 1992</a>)</span></p> <ul class="aside block-grid donthyphenate three-up"> <li> <dl> <dt>Range lifespan<br /><span>Status: wild</span></dt> <dd>6 to 7 years</dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>Range lifespan<br /><span>Status: captivity</span></dt> <dd>10 to 15 years</dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt>Typical lifespan<br /><span>Status: wild</span></dt> <dd>4 to 5 years</dd> </dl> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="behavior">Behavior</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> is a solitary species that prefers to live alone. It is an active lizard and moves around frequently to find food and suitable habitat. They are diurnal while sleeping at night.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">The eastern collared lizard is known for its interesting behavior of doing push-ups to communicate with other lizards and to attract mates. They also use their tails as a defensive mechanism and can detach them if attacked by predators.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Although they are solitary, eastern collared lizards establish and defend territories from other lizards of the same species. The social hierarchy is not well understood, but larger and more dominant individuals may have an advantage in acquiring the best territories and resources.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Overall, the eastern collared lizard are a fascinating species with interesting behaviors such as territoriality, push-up communication, and tail defense. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#6E268380-A9C4-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Adult male collared lizards, Crotaphytus collaris, increase aggression towards displaced neighbours", 2003</a>; <a href="#F97E8CA8-A9C8-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"COLLARED LIZARD", 2023</a>; <a href="#9AE01CB0-A9C9-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Eastern Collared Lizard", 2022</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#CB316AF8-A9C0-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Glossip and Losos, 2002</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Key Behaviors</li> <li> <span>cursorial</span> </li> <li> <span>terricolous</span> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145414">diurnal</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145381">solitary</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145597">territorial</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="aside block-grid donthyphenate one-up"> <li> <dl> <dt>Range territory size</dt> <dd>2000 to 250000 m^2</dd> </dl> </li> </ul> <h4>Home Range</h4> <p audience="advanced intermediate">The home range of <span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> can vary depending on factors such as sex, age, and habitat quality. Generally, male eastern collared lizards have larger home ranges than females.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">The home range of male <span class="taxon-name">C.collaris</span> can range from 1 to 25 hectares, while female home ranges are smaller, ranging from 0.2 to 2 hectares. The size of the home range may also be influenced by habitat quality and availability of resources, such as food and shelter.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Eastern collared Lizards defend their territories from other lizards of the same species and they may use certain landmarks, such as rocks or trees, to mark their boundaries.</p> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="communication">Communication and Perception</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">One of the most notable behaviors is the use of push-ups to communicate with other lizards and to attract mates. Males perform push-ups to establish territories and to signal their dominance over other males. Females also use push-ups to signal their receptiveness to mating.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Eastern collared lizards have well-developed vision, which is important for locating prey, avoiding predators, and detecting potential mates. They are also able to perceive their environment through their sense of smell and can use scent marking to communicate with other lizards and to establish territories.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">While individuals are solitary, they may communicate with others through visual displays such as head bobbing and tail waving. These behaviors can be used to establish dominance or to communicate aggression.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">During courtship, potential mates may engage in visual displays and body movements to communicate their interest in mating. Once a male and female have paired up, they may engage in courtship rituals, which can involve visual displays and physical contact. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#6E268380-A9C4-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Adult male collared lizards, Crotaphytus collaris, increase aggression towards displaced neighbours", 2003</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#06AB44F0-A9C6-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">J. E, 1992</a>; <a href="#F3E63350-A9C2-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Sloan, 1996</a>; <a href="#EB35E2FE-A9C3-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Timanus, 2001</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate "> <li class="keywords-header">Communication Channels</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145694">visual</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145606">chemical</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate "> <li class="keywords-header">Other Communication Modes</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145541">duets</a> </li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145769">pheromones</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Perception Channels</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145694">visual</a> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="food_habits">Food Habits</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate"><span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> is primarily insectivorous, with a diet consisting mainly of insects such as grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles. They may also consume small lizards, spiders, and occasionally plant material.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Eastern collared lizards have specialized teeth that are adapted for capturing and consuming insects. They have sharp, pointed teeth in the front of their mouths and flatter teeth in the back for crushing the exoskeletons of their prey. Their powerful jaws and neck muscles allow them to quickly capture and subdue their prey.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">They may occasionally consume small vertebrates such as other lizards. However, this makes up only a small portion of their overall diet. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#F97E8CA8-A9C8-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"COLLARED LIZARD", 2023</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#D2FF6CC2-A9C4-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">" Weapon Performance, Not Size, Determines Mating Success and Potential Reproductive Output in the Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris)", 2005</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate "> <li class="keywords-header">Primary Diet</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145419">carnivore</a> <ul> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020904145711">insectivore</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Animal Foods</li> <li> <span>reptiles</span> </li> <li> <span>insects</span> </li> <li> <span>terrestrial non-insect arthropods</span> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="predation">Predation</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">One of the most notable adaptations of <span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> is their ability to change color. When threatened, they can darken or lighten their skin color to blend in with their surroundings, making it difficult for predators to spot them. They can also puff up their bodies to appear larger, which can intimidate predators.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Another anti-predator adaptation of this species is their tail, which are capable of tail autotomy. This allows the lizard to escape, as the predator will be left with just the tail, which will continue to move and distract the predator.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Eastern collared Lizards also exhibit certain behaviors to avoid predators. For example, they will run quickly to escape danger and will often climb trees or rocks to evade predators. They can also use their sharp claws to defend themselves if necessary.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Some of the known predators of eastern collared lizards include birds of prey, snakes, and mammals such as coyotes and foxes. Predators can vary depending on the lizard's life stage. Juvenile lizards are more vulnerable to predation than adults, and they often face different predators. For example, birds of prey and snakes are more likely to prey on juvenile lizards, while adult lizards are more likely to face mammalian predators. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#6E268380-A9C4-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Adult male collared lizards, Crotaphytus collaris, increase aggression towards displaced neighbours", 2003</a>; <a href="#F97E8CA8-A9C8-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"COLLARED LIZARD", 2023</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>; <a href="#F3E63350-A9C2-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Sloan, 1996</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Anti-predator Adaptations</li> <li> <a class="gloss" href="#20020913232730">cryptic</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="aside block-grid donthyphenate one-up"> <li> <dl> <dt>Known Predators</dt> <dd> <ul> <li>Red-tailed Hawk (<a class="taxon-link rank-species" href="/accounts/Buteo_jamaicensis/">Buteo jamaicensis</a>)</li> <li>Cooper's Hawk (<a class="taxon-link rank-species" href="/accounts/Accipiter_cooperii/">Accipiter cooperii</a>)</li> <li>American Kestrel (<a class="taxon-link rank-species" href="/accounts/Falco_sparverius/">Falco sparverius</a>)</li> <li>Coachwhip Snake (<a class="taxon-link rank-species" href="/accounts/Masticophis_flagellum/">Masticophis flagellum</a>)</li> <li>Eastern Racer (<a class="taxon-link rank-species" href="/accounts/Coluber_constrictor/">Coluber constrictor</a>)</li> <li>Copperhead Snake (<a class="taxon-link rank-species" href="/accounts/Agkistrodon_contortrix/">Agkistrodon contortrix</a>)</li> <li>Coyotes (<a class="taxon-link rank-species" href="/accounts/Canis_latrans/">Canis latrans</a>)</li> <li>Foxes (<span rank="Species" class="taxon-name rank-species">Vulpes spp</span>)</li> <li>Bobcats ("Lynx rufus")</li> </ul> </dd> </dl> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="ecosystem_roles">Ecosystem Roles</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">As a predator of small insects, eastern collared lizards (<span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span>) play an important role in controlling insect populations within their ecosystem. By consuming a variety of insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, and beetles, they help to maintain the balance between predator and prey populations.</p> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Eastern collared lizards may also have a role in seed dispersal through their diet. Some insects they consume, such as grasshoppers, can feed on plants and carry plant seeds in their digestive tracts. By consuming these insects, lizards can disperse plant seeds across their habitat, contributing to the plant community's diversity and distribution. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#1E655D32-A9C2-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3" class="citation">Clark, 2002</a>; <a href="#9AE01CB0-A9C9-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Eastern Collared Lizard", 2022</a>; <a href="#9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians", 1997</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Ecosystem Impact</li> <li> <span>disperses seeds</span> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="economic_importance_positive">Economic Importance for Humans: Positive</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Eastern collared lizards do not provide any direct benefits to humans. However, as a predator of insects, they may help control insect populations in their ecosystem, which can indirectly benefit humans. Insects can be pests that damage crops or spread disease, and by controlling their populations, eastern collared lizards can help reduce these negative impacts. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#F97E8CA8-A9C8-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"COLLARED LIZARD", 2023</a>; <a href="#9AE01CB0-A9C9-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Eastern Collared Lizard", 2022</a>)</span></p> <ul class="keywords donthyphenate last"> <li class="keywords-header">Positive Impacts</li> <li> <span>controls pest population</span> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="economic_importance_negative">Economic Importance for Humans: Negative</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">There are no known adverse effects of <span rank="Species" class="taxon-link rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</span> on humans</p> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="conservation_status">Conservation Status</h3> <p audience="advanced intermediate">Eastern collared lizards are currently classified as a species of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which indicates that it is not considered at significant risk of extinction. Conservation efforts for eastern collard lizards include habitat protection and restoration, as well as regulations on collecting and trade. <span class="citations"> (<a href="#9AE01CB0-A9C9-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3" class="citation">"Eastern Collared Lizard", 2022</a>)</span></p> <ul class="aside block-grid donthyphenate three-up"> <li> <dl> <dt> <a class="external-link" href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/">IUCN Red List</a> </dt> <dd> <span>Least Concern</span> <br /> <small> <a class="external-link" href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/64007"> More information </a> </small> </dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt> <a class="external-link" href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/">IUCN Red List</a> </dt> <dd> <span>Least Concern</span> <br /> <small> <a class="external-link" href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/64007"> More information </a> </small> </dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt> <a class="external-link" href="http://www.fws.gov/endangered/">US Federal List</a> </dt> <dd> <span>No special status</span> </dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt> <a class="external-link" href="http://www.cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php">CITES</a> </dt> <dd> <span>No special status</span> </dd> </dl> </li> <li> <dl> <dt> <a class="external-link" href="http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/data/specialanimals.cfm">State of Michigan List</a> </dt> <dd> <span>No special status</span> </dd> </dl> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="contributors">Contributors</h3> <p>Addison Vande Plasse (author), Colorado State University, Tanya Dewey (editor), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. </p> </section> <section class="offscreen"> <h3 id="glossary">Glossary</h3> <div id="20020914235803"> <dl> <dt>Nearctic</dt> <dd> <p>living in the Nearctic biogeographic province, the northern part of the New World. This includes Greenland, the Canadian Arctic islands, and all of the North American as far south as the highlands of central Mexico.</p> <p align="center"> <img alt="World Map" src="/images/worldmap.2001.jpg" /> </p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145642"> <dl> <dt>bilateral symmetry</dt> <dd> <p>having body symmetry such that the animal can be divided in one plane into two mirror-image halves. Animals with bilateral symmetry have dorsal and ventral sides, as well as anterior and posterior ends. Synapomorphy of the Bilateria.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145419"> <dl> <dt>carnivore</dt> <dd> <p>an animal that mainly eats meat</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145606"> <dl> <dt>chemical</dt> <dd> <p>uses smells or other chemicals to communicate</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020913232730"> <dl> <dt>cryptic</dt> <dd> <p>having markings, coloration, shapes, or other features that cause an animal to be camouflaged in its natural environment; being difficult to see or otherwise detect.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145626"> <dl> <dt>desert or dunes</dt> <dd> <p>in deserts low (less than 30 cm per year) and unpredictable rainfall results in landscapes dominated by plants and animals adapted to aridity. Vegetation is typically sparse, though spectacular blooms may occur following rain. Deserts can be cold or warm and daily temperates typically fluctuate. In dune areas vegetation is also sparse and conditions are dry. This is because sand does not hold water well so little is available to plants. In dunes near seas and oceans this is compounded by the influence of salt in the air and soil. Salt limits the ability of plants to take up water through their roots.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145414"> <dl> <dt>diurnal</dt> <dd> <ol class="arabic simple"> <li>active during the day, 2. lasting for one day.</li> </ol> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145541"> <dl> <dt>duets</dt> <dd> <p>to jointly display, usually with sounds in a highly coordinated fashion, at the same time as one other individual of the same species, often a mate</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020916131519"> <dl> <dt>ectothermic</dt> <dd> <p>animals which must use heat acquired from the environment and behavioral adaptations to regulate body temperature</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145546"> <dl> <dt>fertilization</dt> <dd> <p>union of egg and spermatozoan</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145828"> <dl> <dt>forest</dt> <dd> <p>forest biomes are dominated by trees, otherwise forest biomes can vary widely in amount of precipitation and seasonality.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145711"> <dl> <dt>insectivore</dt> <dd> <p>An animal that eats mainly insects or spiders.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145365"> <dl> <dt>native range</dt> <dd> <p>the area in which the animal is naturally found, the region in which it is endemic.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145572"> <dl> <dt>oviparous</dt> <dd> <p>reproduction in which eggs are released by the female; development of offspring occurs outside the mother's body.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145769"> <dl> <dt>pheromones</dt> <dd> <p>chemicals released into air or water that are detected by and responded to by other animals of the same species</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145840"> <dl> <dt>polygynous</dt> <dd> <p>having more than one female as a mate at one time</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145677"> <dl> <dt>scrub forest</dt> <dd> <p>scrub forests develop in areas that experience dry seasons.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145584"> <dl> <dt>seasonal breeding</dt> <dd> <p>breeding is confined to a particular season</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145786"> <dl> <dt>sexual</dt> <dd> <p>reproduction that includes combining the genetic contribution of two individuals, a male and a female</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145381"> <dl> <dt>solitary</dt> <dd> <p>lives alone</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145597"> <dl> <dt>territorial</dt> <dd> <p>defends an area within the home range, occupied by a single animals or group of animals of the same species and held through overt defense, display, or advertisement</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145599::20020904145583::20020904145682"> <dl> <dt>tropical savanna and grassland</dt> <dd> <p>A terrestrial biome. Savannas are grasslands with scattered individual trees that do not form a closed canopy. Extensive savannas are found in parts of subtropical and tropical Africa and South America, and in Australia.</p> </dd> <dt>savanna</dt> <dd> <p>A grassland with scattered trees or scattered clumps of trees, a type of community intermediate between grassland and forest. See also Tropical savanna and grassland biome.</p> </dd> <dt>temperate grassland</dt> <dd> <p>A terrestrial biome found in temperate latitudes (>23.5° N or S latitude). Vegetation is made up mostly of grasses, the height and species diversity of which depend largely on the amount of moisture available. Fire and grazing are important in the long-term maintenance of grasslands.</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <div id="20020904145694"> <dl> <dt>visual</dt> <dd> <p>uses sight to communicate</p> </dd> </dl> </div> </section> <section class="hyphenate"> <h3 id="references">References</h3> <p id="D2FF6CC2-A9C4-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3">2005. <blockquote> Weapon Performance, Not Size, Determines Mating Success and Potential Reproductive Output in the Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris)</blockquote>. <span style="font-style: italic">The American Naturalist</span>, 166: 426-436. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://doi.org/10.1086/432564">https://doi.org/10.1086/432564</a></tt>. </p> <p id="9AC5EF90-A9C7-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3">1997. <span style="font-style: italic">Field Guide to North American reptiles and Amphibians</span>. New York: Knopf. </p> <p id="6E268380-A9C4-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3">2003. Adult male collared lizards, Crotaphytus collaris, increase aggression towards displaced neighbours. <span style="font-style: italic">Animal Behaviour</span>, 65: 391-396. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://doi.org/10.1006/anbe.2003.2058">https://doi.org/10.1006/anbe.2003.2058</a></tt>. </p> <p id="F97E8CA8-A9C8-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3">2023. "COLLARED LIZARD" (On-line). INHS Herpetology Collection. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://herpetology.inhs.illinois.edu/species-lists/ilspecies/collared-lizard/">https://herpetology.inhs.illinois.edu/species-lists/ilspecies/collared-lizard/</a></tt>. </p> <p id="9AE01CB0-A9C9-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3">2022. "Eastern Collared Lizard" (On-line). Missouri Department of Conservation. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/eastern-collared-lizard">https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/eastern-collared-lizard</a></tt>. </p> <p id="1E655D32-A9C2-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3">Clark, D. 2002. Sexual dichromatism and differential conspicuousness in two populations of the common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) from Utah and New Mexico, USA. <span style="font-style: italic">Biological Journal of the Linnean Society</span>, 77: 67–85. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1095-8312.2002.00092.x">https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1095-8312.2002.00092.x</a></tt>. </p> <p id="CB316AF8-A9C0-11ED-836E-005056AB59D3">Glossip, D., J. Losos. 2002. <blockquote> Microhabitat Use and Thermal Biology of the Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris collaris) and the Fence Lizard (Sceloporus undulatus hyacinthinus) in Missouri Glades</blockquote>. <span style="font-style: italic">Journal of Herpetology</span>, 36: 23-29. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://doi.org/10.2307/1565797">https://doi.org/10.2307/1565797</a></tt>. </p> <p id="06AB44F0-A9C6-11ED-9F47-005056AB59D3">J. E, B. 1992. Size and Growth Rate Characteristics of a Peripheral Population of Crotaphytus collaris (Sauria: Crotaphytidae). <span style="font-style: italic">Copeia</span>, 1997: 968-980. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://doi.org/10.2307/1446626">https://doi.org/10.2307/1446626</a></tt>. </p> <p id="F3E63350-A9C2-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3">Sloan, C. 1996. Age and Gender-Related Differences in the Social Behavior and Mating Success of Free-Living Collared Lizards, Crotaphytus collaris. <span style="font-style: italic">Copeia</span>, 2: 336-337. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://doi.org/10.2307/1446849">https://doi.org/10.2307/1446849</a></tt>. </p> <p id="EB35E2FE-A9C3-11ED-8344-005056AB59D3">Timanus, D. 2001. Intra- and Inter-seasonal Variation in the Socio-Spatial Behavior of Adult Male Collared Lizards, Crotaphytus collaris (Reptilia, Crotaphytidae). <span style="font-style: italic">Ethology</span>, 107: 15-32. Accessed February 10, 2023 at <tt><a href="https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1439-0310.2001.00628.x">https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1439-0310.2001.00628.x</a></tt>. </p> </section> </div> </div> <div class="span2_5 right sidebar"> <div class="well" id="pocket-guide-link"> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adw-pocket-guide/id916179421?mt=8" target="_blank"><i class="icon-download icon-white" style="vertical-align: bottom"></i> ADW Pocket Guides on the iOS App Store! </a> <p>The Animal Diversity Web team is excited to announce ADW Pocket Guides!</p> <p> <a href="/news/5009059054038197651/">Read more...</a> </p> </div> <h2 class="offscreen">Search</h2> <div id="site-search"> <form action="/search" method="GET"> <label for="q" class="offscreen">Enter search text</label> <input value="" id="q" name="q" class="span12" size="15" type="text" placeholder="Search ADW" /> <button class="btn"> <i class="icon-zoom-in"></i> <span class="offscreen">Search</span> </button> <p style="max-height: 35px"> <label for="feature-list" class="offscreen">Search in feature</label> <select size="1" name="feature" class="feature-list input-medium" id="feature-list"> <option value="INFORMATION">Taxon Information</option> <option value="COLLECTIONS">Contributor Galleries</option> <option value="TOPICS">Topics</option> <option value="CLASSIFICATION">Classification</option> </select> </p> </form> <ul class="unstyled"> <li> <a href="https://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/quaardvark/">Explore Data @ Quaardvark</a> </li> <li> <a href="/search_guide/">Search Guide</a> </li> </ul> </div> <h2 class="offscreen">Navigation Links</h2> <dl class="tabbed features"> <dd class="feature-information active"> <a name="feature-information" href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/" class="active" id="feature-information"> Information </a> </dd> <dd class="feature-pictures"> <a name="feature-pictures" href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/pictures/" id="feature-pictures"> Pictures </a> </dd> <dd class="feature-classification"> <a name="feature-classification" href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/classification/#Crotaphytus_collaris" id="feature-classification"> Classification </a> </dd> </dl> <div class="classification well"> <h3>Classification</h3> <ul class="unstyled"> <li> <span class="rank">Kingdom</span> <a href="/accounts/Animalia/" class="taxon-name rank-kingdom">Animalia</a> <span class="vernacular-name">animals</span> <div class="features"> <a href="/accounts/Animalia/" class="feature feature-information" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Animalia: information (1)" data-delay="250" data-total="4749">Animalia: information (1)</a> <a href="/accounts/Animalia/pictures/" class="feature feature-pictures" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Animalia: pictures (22861)" data-delay="250">Animalia: pictures (22861)</a> <a href="/accounts/Animalia/specimens/" class="feature feature-specimens" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Animalia: specimens (7109)" data-delay="250">Animalia: specimens (7109)</a> <a href="/accounts/Animalia/sounds/" class="feature feature-sounds" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Animalia: sounds (722)" data-delay="250">Animalia: sounds (722)</a> <a href="/accounts/Animalia/maps/" class="feature feature-maps" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Animalia: maps (42)" data-delay="250">Animalia: maps (42)</a> </div> </li> <li> <span class="rank">Phylum</span> <a href="/accounts/Chordata/" class="taxon-name rank-phylum">Chordata</a> <span class="vernacular-name">chordates</span> <div class="features"> <a href="/accounts/Chordata/" class="feature feature-information" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Chordata: information (1)" data-delay="250" data-total="3902">Chordata: information (1)</a> <a href="/accounts/Chordata/pictures/" class="feature feature-pictures" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Chordata: pictures (15213)" data-delay="250">Chordata: pictures (15213)</a> <a href="/accounts/Chordata/specimens/" class="feature feature-specimens" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Chordata: specimens (6829)" data-delay="250">Chordata: specimens (6829)</a> <a href="/accounts/Chordata/sounds/" class="feature feature-sounds" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Chordata: sounds (709)" data-delay="250">Chordata: sounds (709)</a> <span class="feature-off feature-maps"></span> </div> </li> <li> <span class="rank">Subphylum</span> <a href="/accounts/Vertebrata/" class="taxon-name rank-subphylum">Vertebrata</a> <span class="vernacular-name">vertebrates</span> <div class="features"> <a href="/accounts/Vertebrata/" class="feature feature-information" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Vertebrata: information (1)" data-delay="250" data-total="3899">Vertebrata: information (1)</a> <a href="/accounts/Vertebrata/pictures/" class="feature feature-pictures" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Vertebrata: pictures (15168)" data-delay="250">Vertebrata: pictures (15168)</a> <a href="/accounts/Vertebrata/specimens/" class="feature feature-specimens" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Vertebrata: specimens (6827)" data-delay="250">Vertebrata: specimens (6827)</a> <a href="/accounts/Vertebrata/sounds/" class="feature feature-sounds" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Vertebrata: sounds (709)" data-delay="250">Vertebrata: sounds (709)</a> <span class="feature-off feature-maps"></span> </div> </li> <li> <span class="rank">Class</span> <a href="/accounts/Reptilia/" class="taxon-name rank-class">Reptilia</a> <span class="vernacular-name">turtles, snakes, lizards, and relatives</span> <div class="features"> <a href="/accounts/Reptilia/" class="feature feature-information" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Reptilia: information (1)" data-delay="250" data-total="1230">Reptilia: information (1)</a> <a href="/accounts/Reptilia/pictures/" class="feature feature-pictures" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Reptilia: pictures (8809)" data-delay="250">Reptilia: pictures (8809)</a> <a href="/accounts/Reptilia/specimens/" class="feature feature-specimens" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Reptilia: specimens (170)" data-delay="250">Reptilia: specimens (170)</a> <a href="/accounts/Reptilia/sounds/" class="feature feature-sounds" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Reptilia: sounds (676)" data-delay="250">Reptilia: sounds (676)</a> <span class="feature-off feature-maps"></span> </div> </li> <li> <span class="rank">Order</span> <a href="/accounts/Squamata/" class="taxon-name rank-order">Squamata</a> <span class="vernacular-name"></span> <div class="features"> <span class="feature-off feature-information"></span> <a href="/accounts/Squamata/pictures/" class="feature feature-pictures" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Squamata: pictures (985)" data-delay="250">Squamata: pictures (985)</a> <a href="/accounts/Squamata/specimens/" class="feature feature-specimens" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Squamata: specimens (7)" data-delay="250">Squamata: specimens (7)</a> <span class="feature-off feature-sounds"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-maps"></span> </div> </li> <li> <span class="rank">Family</span> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytidae/" class="taxon-name rank-family">Crotaphytidae</a> <span class="vernacular-name"></span> <div class="features"> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytidae/" class="feature feature-information" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Crotaphytidae: information (1)" data-delay="250" data-total="4">Crotaphytidae: information (1)</a> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytidae/pictures/" class="feature feature-pictures" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Crotaphytidae: pictures (8)" data-delay="250">Crotaphytidae: pictures (8)</a> <span class="feature-off feature-specimens"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-sounds"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-maps"></span> </div> </li> <li> <span class="rank">Genus</span> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus/" class="taxon-name rank-genus">Crotaphytus</a> <span class="vernacular-name"></span> <div class="features"> <span class="feature-off feature-information"></span> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus/pictures/" class="feature feature-pictures" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Crotaphytus: pictures (6)" data-delay="250">Crotaphytus: pictures (6)</a> <span class="feature-off feature-specimens"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-sounds"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-maps"></span> </div> </li> <li class="active"> <span class="rank">Species</span> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/" class="taxon-name rank-species">Crotaphytus collaris</a> <span class="vernacular-name">Collared Lizard</span> <div class="features"> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/" class="feature feature-information" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Crotaphytus collaris: information (1)" data-delay="250" data-total="2">Crotaphytus collaris: information (1)</a> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/pictures/" class="feature feature-pictures" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Crotaphytus collaris: pictures (6)" data-delay="250">Crotaphytus collaris: pictures (6)</a> <span class="feature-off feature-specimens"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-sounds"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-maps"></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="related navlist well"> <h3>Related Taxa</h3> <ul class="descendants classification unstyled"> <li> <span class="rank">Subspecies</span> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris_collaris/" class="taxon-name rank-subspecies">Crotaphytus collaris collaris</a> <span class="vernacular-name"></span> <div class="features"> <a href="/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris_collaris/" class="feature feature-information" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="Crotaphytus collaris collaris: information (1)" data-delay="250" data-total="1">Crotaphytus collaris collaris: information (1)</a> <span class="feature-off feature-pictures"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-specimens"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-sounds"></span> <span class="feature-off feature-maps"></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="footer" aria-role="contentinfo"> <div class="inner-footer"> <div class="page-citation"> <p class="content">To cite this page: Vande Plasse, A. 2023. "Crotaphytus collaris" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed November 29, 2024 at https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Crotaphytus_collaris/</p> </div> <div class="disclaimer"> <p class="content"><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The Animal Diversity Web is an educational resource <strong>written largely by and for college students</strong>. ADW doesn't cover all species in the world, nor does it include all the latest scientific information about organisms we describe. Though we edit our accounts for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information in those accounts. While ADW staff and contributors provide references to books and websites that we believe are reputable, we cannot necessarily endorse the contents of references beyond our control. </p> </div> <div class="footer-links"> <ul class="unstyled"> <li><a href="https://www.umich.edu/">U-M Gateway</a> | <a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/ummz/">U-M Museum of Zoology</a></li> <li> <a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/eeb/">U-M Ecology and Evolutionary Biology</a> </li> <li> © 2020 Regents of the University of Michigan </li> <li><a href="/feedback/error_form/">Report Error</a> / <a href="/feedback/comment_form/">Comment</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="thanks-links"> <p>This material is based upon work supported by the <a href="https://nsf.gov">National Science Foundation</a> Grants DRL 0089283, DRL 0628151, DUE 0633095, DRL 0918590, and DUE 1122742. Additional support has come from the Marisla Foundation, UM College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Museum of Zoology, and Information and Technology Services. </p> <p> The ADW Team gratefully acknowledges their support. </p> </div> </div> </div> <script></script> </div> <script src="/static/js/jquery.colorbox.js"></script> <script src="/static/js/pica.information.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script> <script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7143967-1"); pageTracker._setCustomVar(1,"author",":Vande Plasse,Addison:",3); pageTracker._setCustomVar(2,"editor",":Dewey,Tanya:",3); pageTracker._setCustomVar(3,"organization",":Colorado State University:",3); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script> <script type="text/javascript"> (function(c,l,a,r,i,t,y){ c[a]=c[a]||function(){(c[a].q=c[a].q||[]).push(arguments)}; t=l.createElement(r);t.async=1;t.src="https://www.clarity.ms/tag/"+i; y=l.getElementsByTagName(r)[0];y.parentNode.insertBefore(t,y); })(window, document, "clarity", "script", "6f4vquqfce"); </script> <script async="async" src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-0ZHSR6DBVK"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-0ZHSR6DBVK'); </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/static/bootstrap/js/bootstrap.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/static/social-likes/social-likes.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/static/js/links.js"></script> </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

ADW: Crotaphytus collaris: INFORMATION