Six-lined Racerunner

Description:

6 - 9.5 in (15 - 24 cm). Although the six-lined racerunner is the only lizard in our area with six light yellow or white stripes down its back, the racerunner's ground-dwelling habits and impressive speed are often sufficient to identify this species from a distance. http://srelherp.uga.edu/lizards/cnesex.h...

Habitat:

This species is most common in hot, open areas such as fields, woodland edges, and sand dunes and is almost always found on the ground. Habits: Racerunners are fond of heat and are active even on the hottest of summer days. They are alert and active, darting between clumps of vegetation to grab insects. During cool weather, night, or when confronted by a predator, racerunners often take refuge in burrows. http://srelherp.uga.edu/lizards/cnesex.h...