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The plateau striped whiptail (Aspidoscelis velox) is a species of teiid lizard found in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico in the United States. It was introduced to Cove Palisades State Park the state of Oregon as early as the 1960s; it has since persisted, with its range expanding locally to the surrounding areas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Plateau Striped Whiptail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aspidoscelis uniparens
- Aspidoscelis neomexicanus
- Aspidoscelis arizonae
- Aspidoscelis sonorae
- Aspidoscelis laredoensis
- Aspidoscelis hyperythrus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Teiidae
- Genus
- Aspidoscelis
- Species
- Aspidoscelis velox
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