? Common Collared Lizard
Pair of Crotaphytus collaris
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Sauria Family: Crotaphytidae Genus: Crotaphytus Species: C. collaris
Binomial name
Crotaphytus collaris (Say, 1823)

The Eastern Collared Lizard or Common Collared Lizard, Crotaphytus collaris, is a North American lizard that can be up to a foot (30 cm) long, with a large head and powerful jaws. They are well known for the ability to run on their hind legs, looking like small dinosaurs. The collared lizard is the "state reptile" of the United States state of Oklahoma, where it is known as the Mountain Boomer. The name "collared lizard" comes from the lizards' distinct coloration, which includes bands of black around the neck and shoulders that look like a collar. It is a member of the collared lizard family. Scientific classification or biological classification is how biologists group and categorize extinct and living species of organisms. ... Phyla Porifera (sponges) Ctenophora (comb jellies) Cnidaria (coral, jellyfish, anenomes) Placozoa (trichoplax) Subregnum Bilateria (bilateral symmetry) Acoelomorpha (basal) Orthonectida (parasitic to flatworms, echinoderms, etc. ... Typical Classes Subphylum Urochordata - Tunicatas Ascidiacea Thaliacea Larvacea Subphylum Cephalochordata - Lancelets Subphylum Myxini - Hagfishes Subphylum Vertebrata - Vertebrates Petromyzontida - Lampreys Placodermi (extinct) Chondrichthyes - Cartilaginous fishes Acanthodii (extinct) Actinopterygii - Ray-finned fishes Actinistia - Coelacanths Dipnoi - Lungfishes Amphibia - Amphibians Reptilia - Reptiles Aves - Birds Mammalia - Mammals Chordates (phylum Chordata) include the vertebrates, together with... Orders See text. ... Suborders Amphisbaenia - Worm lizards Sauria- Lizards Serpentes - Snakes Squamata (scaled reptiles) is the largest recent order of reptiles, including lizards and snakes. ... Groups Lepidosauromorpha Archosauromorpha Sauria is a clade of the reptilian family tree, that includes all living diapsids, as well as their common ancestor and all its extinct descendents, which date back to Permian times. ... Classification Family Crotaphytidae Genus Gambelia Genus Crotaphytus Categories: Animal stubs | Lizards | Collared lizards ... Classification of the genus Crotaphytus Genus Crotaphytus Crotaphytus antiquus Crotaphytus collaris Crotaphytus grismeri Crotaphytus insularis Crotaphytus nebrius Crotaphytus reticulatus Crotaphytus vestigium Crotaphytus bicinctores Categories: Collared lizards | Animal stubs ... In biology, binomial nomenclature is the formal method of naming species. ... Thomas Say. ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Orders & Suborders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Dinosaurs were vertebrate animals that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for over 160 million years, first appearing approximately 230 million years ago. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 20th 181,196 km² 355 km 645 km 1. ... Classification Family Crotaphytidae Genus Gambelia Genus Crotaphytus Categories: Animal stubs | Lizards | Collared lizards ...

These reptiles are often tamed and kept as pets. When born in captivity, they are quite docile and tolerant of interaction with humans. They are very active lizards, requiring a large amount of space to run. They prefer high temperatures, typically 105-110°F (40-43°C) at their basking spot and 80°F (26°C) elsewhere in their habitat during the day. Some collared lizards eat small amounts of fruit or vegetables, but most prefer a diet of insects. Like many reptiles, in captivity they must be provided a diet supplemented with extra calcium and a light source with ample UVB radiation to reduce the risk of bone disorders. General Name, Symbol, Number calcium, Ca, 20 Chemical series alkaline earth metals Group, Period, Block 2, 4, s Appearance silvery white Atomic mass 40. ... Note: Ultraviolet is also the name of a 1998 UK television miniseries about vampires. ...

Collared Lizard in Zion National Park, Utah

The origin of the name "mountain boomer" is unclear, but it may date back to settlers travelling west during the Gold Rush. One theory is that settlers mistook the sound of wind in canyons for the call of an animal in an area where the collared lizard was abundant. In reality, collared lizards are silent. National Park Service photo from the Zion map and guide. ... National Park Service photo from the Zion map and guide. ... Zion National Park is located near Springdale, Utah in the southwestern United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 13th 219,887 km² 435 km 565 km 3. ... A California Gold Rush handbill A gold rush is a period of feverish migration of workers into the area of a dramatic discovery of commercial quantities of gold. ...

These animals are possibly best known for their speed. Like the frilled lizard and basilisk, collared lizards can run on their hind legs for long periods of time. Record speeds have been around 35 mi/h. Binomial name Chlamydosaurus kingii John Edward Gray, 1827 The Frill-necked Lizard, or Frilled Lizard also known as the Frilled Dragon, (Chlamydosaurus kingii) is so called because of the large ruff of skin which usually lies folded back against its head and neck. ... Binomial name Basiliscus basiliscus (Linnaeus, 1758) Basiliscus basiliscus or basilisk is a lizard living in Central America. ...