The Desert Grassland Whiptail is an all-female species that reproduces by parthenogenesis — no males are needed. It is descended from a hybrid between two other whiptail species and has twice the chromosomes.
Habitat
Desert grasslands, shrublands, and open areas
Diet
Insects, spiders, and small invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Desert Grassland Whiptail
The best time to see a Desert Grassland Whiptail is May–August, when about 72% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,204 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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