This small lizard has a distinctive black belly and a rough, spiny texture on its back. A memorable fact is that it is often found in bunchgrass habitats, where it blends in well.
Habitat
Grasslands and open fields.
Diet
Insects and small arthropods.
How common
Uncommon
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