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This is a fairly small reptile (approximately <82 mm or 3.25" from snout to vent), slim trunk, brownish to black coloration. The lizard has a long, narrow, blue to gray-green, tipped tail; a slender, pointed snout. The body is marked with seven yellow or cream colored stripes; and numerous light spots. The Arizona whiptail only has a wavy, mid-dorsal stripe. The body is covered with small granular scales. Arizona Whiptail Lizard expert, T.C. Brennan (2015) reported, "The scales on the tail are larger, keeled, and rectangular" The scales on the belly are large, smooth, and rectangular. The scales on top of the head are large, smooth, and plate-like." <ref name=lizardm/>. | This is a fairly small reptile (approximately <82 mm or 3.25" from snout to vent), slim trunk, brownish to black coloration. The lizard has a long, narrow, blue to gray-green, tipped tail; a slender, pointed snout. The body is marked with seven yellow or cream colored stripes; and numerous light spots. The Arizona whiptail only has a wavy, mid-dorsal stripe. The body is covered with small granular scales. Arizona Whiptail Lizard expert, T.C. Brennan (2015) reported, "The scales on the tail are larger, keeled, and rectangular" The scales on the belly are large, smooth, and rectangular. The scales on top of the head are large, smooth, and plate-like." <ref name=lizardm/>. | ||
