Plateau Striped Whiptail
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| Plateau Striped Whiptail (Cnemidophorus velox) |
| 8-10 3/4" (20.3-27.3 cm). Slender; 6 or 7 light stripes separated by dark-brown or black bands without spots. Back scales small, granular. Throat white or blue-white; chin blue-green. Belly uniform white or pale blue-green. 8 lengthwise rows of large, smooth rectangular belly scales. Tail light blue; bright blue in juveniles. |
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Size:
8-10 3/4" (20.3-27.3 cm). |
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Habitat:
Pinyon-juniper woodland and ponderosa pine forest, 5,500-6,000' (1,600-1,800 m). |
Range:
W. Colorado south to c. New Mexico, west to c. Arizona, north through se. Utah. A a disjunct (unquestionably introduced) population has been reported in Jefferson County, Oregon. |
Reproduction:
Clutch of 3-5 eggs |
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Hunting Information:
Non Game Animal
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