The New Mexico Whiptail is a slender lizard with a long tail and a pattern of stripes along its body. It is notable for being parthenogenetic, meaning females can reproduce without males.
Habitat
Prefers arid and semi-arid environments, including grasslands and deserts.
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates.
How common
Common
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