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Oklahoma was the first state to name an official reptile, the common collared lizard, in 1969. Only two states followed in the 1970s, but the ensuing decades saw nominations at a rate of almost one per year.
The eastern collared lizard, often called the mountain boomer, is the Oklahoma state reptile. It can be easily distinguished by a combination of its relatively large size, a large head relative to the body, bright coloration, a tail twice the body length, and a distinct black collar on the neck.
The common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris), also commonly called eastern collared lizard, [3] Oklahoma collared lizard, yellow-headed collared lizard, and collared lizard, is a North American species of lizard in the family Crotaphytidae.
31 Μαΐ 2024 · The eastern collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) was designated as the official state reptile of Oklahoma in 1969. This large, striking lizard is recogniza...
12 Φεβ 2024 · Oklahoma named the common collared lizard its official state reptile in 1969. It was the first state to name an official state reptile.
11 Οκτ 2023 · In recognition of its distinctive appearance and value to the state’s ecology, Oklahoma’s Common Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) was named the state reptile in 1969. The lizard got its name from the recognizable black band that encircles its neck.
The collared lizard, also known as the mountain boomer, is the Oklahoma State Reptile, designated in 1969. This North American lizard can reach a length of a foot, and it’s easily distinguished by its bright yellow head and neck, which are striped with black.