The Lesser Earless Lizard is a small, agile lizard of the plains and desert Southwest. Like the Greater Earless Lizard, it lacks visible ear openings. It buries itself in sand to escape extreme heat.
Best time to see a Lesser Earless Lizard
The best time to see a Lesser Earless Lizard is April–July, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,986 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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