Species profile
Great Basin Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
Identify Great Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Great Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) is an IUCN Least Concern reptile with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 3,128 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with California, Nevada, and Utah the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- It can sprint bipedally on its hind legs to escape predators.
- Males develop vivid blue, green, and orange coloration during breeding season.
- It is named for the two distinct black collar bands across its neck.
- Great Basin collared lizards regularly prey on other lizards, including juveniles of their own species.
- They can reach speeds near 16 mph, making them among the fastest North American lizards.
Where Great Basin Collared Lizard are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Great Basin Collared Lizard
Background
The Great Basin collared lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores), also known commonly as the desert collared lizard or the Mojave black-collared lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Crotaphytidae. The species is endemic to the Western United States. It is very similar to the common collared lizard, Crotaphytus collaris, in shape and size, but it lacks the bright extravagant colors. Males can be…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Great Basin Collared Lizard article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Great Basin Collared Lizard?
Great Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) is an IUCN Least Concern reptile with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Great Basin Collared Lizard?
Great Basin Collared Lizard is Crotaphytus bicinctores.
Is Great Basin Collared Lizard regulated for fishing?
Yes — Great Basin Collared Lizard has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Great Basin Collared Lizard?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Great Basin Collared Lizard along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.