Collared Lizard

About

How collared lizard lives

Collared lizards are alert desert and prairie reptiles that perch on rocks and chase insects or small prey. They can run quickly on their hind legs during short bursts. Desert animals conserve water carefully and often avoid the hottest hours of the day.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting collared lizard also depends on keeping desert, grassland habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• They can run quickly on their hind legs during short bursts.
• Many reptiles conserve energy well and can remain still for long periods before a quick burst of movement.
• Desert animals conserve water carefully and often avoid the hottest hours of the day.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.