Least Concern

Whiptail (New Mexico)

Aspidoscelis neomexicanus

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About

The New Mexico whiptail is a small lizard known for its long, whip-like tail and distinctive stripes. Interestingly, all individuals of this species are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis.

Habitat

Deserts and grasslands of southwestern United States and Mexico

Diet

Carnivorous - insects, spiders, and small lizards

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Fun Facts

All New Mexico whiptails are female and reproduce asexually through parthenogenesis.
They get their name from their long, slender tail that resembles a whip.
Whiptail lizards are incredibly fast and can dart quickly to escape predators.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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