Western Whiptail Lizard

Description:

Eight light-coloured stripes that are often very indistinct, with crossbars in adults suggesting checkered appearance; dark markings on dorsum with yellow, tan or brown background; throat pale with black spots; long tail; enlarged, square scales on venter; dorsal scales fine and granular; tongue is forked and flicked continually.

Habitat:

Mojave Desert Kelso Sand Dunes.