Appearance
The Baja California collared lizard is a large-bodied species of lizard with a broad head, short snout, granular scales, and two distinct black collar markings. The collar markings are separated at the dorsal midline by more than 12 pale scales. It is tan to olive-colored with broad dark crossbands on its body. Adults are between 6.9 and 11.2 cm long . Young lizards look similar to adults, but with more distinct banding. The males of this species have enlarged postanal scales, a blue-grey throat, and large dark blotches on their flanks.Naming
*''Crotaphytus insularis vestigium'' N.M. Smith & W.W. Tanner, 1972⤷ ''Crotaphytus vestigium'' — Liner, 1994
Status
No major threats to ''C. vestigium'' have been identified, and it occurs in several protected areas.Behavior
''C. vestigium'' is a powerful bipedal runner. Adults can inflict a painful bite.Habitat
The Baja California collared lizard is uncommon. It prefers rocky areas, especially washes.References:
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