Greater Earless Lizard
Cophosaurus texanus
The adult Greater Earless Lizard lives in hot, open desert habitats across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, especially sandy flats, washes, and sparse scrub. It is a fast diurnal predator that chases insects and spiders, often pausing upright to scan before sprinting again. A notable feature is the absence of external ear openings, an adaptation associated with life on loose, gritty ground.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Greater Earless Lizard