Colorado Desert Fringe-toed Lizard
Uma notata
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedReptilia · Phrynosomatidae
About
The Colorado Desert fringe-toed lizard is a species of medium-sized, diurnal lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is adapted to arid climates and is most commonly found in sand dunes within the Colorado Desert of the United States and Mexico.
Fun Fact
It was originally described by Baird in 1859 as having a head that was two-fifths the size if the head and body, was a light pea-green spotted with darker green and with a white underside.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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