Six-Lined Race Runner
(Cnemidophorus
sexlineatus sexlineatus) |
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DESCRIPTION: 6-10 1/2" (15.2-26.7
cm). Slender, with 6 or 7 light stripes separated by dark
greenish brown to black bands without spots. Sometimes a narrow
light stripe down middle of back. Back scales small and
granular. Throat green or blue in males, white in females. Belly
white or blue-white; 8 lengthwise rows of large, smooth,
rectangular belly scales. Tail brown, prominently striped on
sides; light blue in juveniles.
STATUS:
RANGE: The Six-lined Racerunner is found
along the east coast from Maryland to the Florida Keys,
southwest through eastern Texas and north through southeastern
Missouri. This species tends to be locally common, and in the
Midwest, the Six-lined Racerunner can be found in Indiana and
Illinois
HABITAT: Dry sunny areas; grasslands, open
woodlands, usually on well-drained soils.
SPECIAL HABITAT:
FOOD: Insects. |
