Species Reptiles & AmphibiansGreater Earless Lizard

Greater Earless Lizard

Cophosaurus texanus

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Greater Earless Lizard (Cophosaurus texanus)

The Greater Earless Lizard lacks external ear openings and wags its boldly banded tail to display and distract predators. Males have vivid blue belly patches and pink flanks. Runs with remarkable speed on rocky terrain.

Habitat
Rocky desert scrub, gravelly washes, and canyon floors
Diet
Insects and other arthropods
How common
Common

Best time to see a Greater Earless Lizard

The best time to see a Greater Earless Lizard is March–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,942 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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