Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail (Noun)
Meaning
Having longitudinal stripes overlaid with light spots; upland lizard of United States southwest and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Chihuahuan spotted whiptail is a common sight in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it inhabits rocky outcrops and scrubby desert.
- Chihuahuan spotted whiptails have distinctive longitudinal stripes overlaid with light spots, helping them blend in with their surroundings.
- In the wild, Chihuahuan spotted whiptails are often seen basking in the sun on rocks or chasing after insects for food.
- The Chihuahuan spotted whiptail is an upland lizard that can be found in a variety of habitats, from deserts to forests, in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
- Chihuahuan spotted whiptails are known for their speed and agility, using their long tails to balance as they dart through the underbrush.