The Elegant Earless Lizard is a small, smooth-skinned lizard with a slender body and a distinctive lack of external ear openings. A memorable fact is that it is known for its ability to quickly burrow into loose soil to escape predators.
Habitat
Found in sandy and rocky desert environments.
Diet
Primarily feeds on insects and other small invertebrates.
How common
Common
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