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There are 16 species of lizards in Kansas. [2] Anguidae – lateral fold lizards Slender glass lizard; Crotaphytidae – collared and leopard lizards Eastern collared lizard; Gekkonidae – geckos Mediterranean gecko (introduced) Lacertidae – lacertas (wall and true lizards) Western green lizard (introduced) Italian wall lizard (introduced)
An anole lizard in Costa Rica repeatedly protracting and retracting its dewlap. Main article: Dewlap (Anoles) Many reptiles have dewlaps, most notably the anole family and Sitana genus of lizards , which have large skin dewlaps they can extend and retract.
Turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodilians are all represented as U.S. state reptiles. In terms of common divisions of reptiles, turtles are most popular. Fifteen of the twenty-seven states give them official status. [nb 1] [nb 5] The rest of the state reptiles comprise four snakes, [nb 6] five lizards, [nb 7] and three crocodilians.
Lizard is the common name used for all squamate reptiles other than snakes (and to a lesser extent amphisbaenians), encompassing over 7,000 species, [1] ranging across all continents except Antarctica, as well as most oceanic island chains.
The sagebrush lizard or sagebrush swift (Sceloporus graciosus) is a common species of phrynosomatid lizard found at mid to high altitudes in the western United States. It belongs to the genus Sceloporus ( spiny lizards ) in the Phrynosomatidae family of reptiles .
Ward, 25, of Topeka, was arrested Sept. 16 after officers attempting to find him went to the 2900 block of S.W. Oakley Avenue, where he initially fled but was subsequently arrested, said Rosie ...
These structures at 114, 116 and 118 S.E. 7th, once owned by early Black Topeka newspaper editor Nick Chiles, were on a list the Kansas Preservation Alliance put out Monday of the state's Most ...
In addition to mall opening, onsite catering is available. Marty Emmis, from left, Julia Johnson, Sean Hall and Khalani Britt stand at the Love Me Tenderz counter Friday at in the West Ridge Mall ...