Description: The chacracteristic coloration of the subspecies H.m. maculata: there is usually a fairly distinct light mid-dorsal line and two dorsalateral lines, separating the dorsal series of markings, which appear to lie in a broad band of ground color. This color characteristic separates it from the other subspecies of H. maculata.

Habitat: The Great Plains (or Northern) Earless Lizard inhabits grassland communities in the plains zone. Within these habitats, this lizard prefers yucca and exposed sandy habitats. This species may also be found along streams, prairie-dog towns, and other flat open expanses of ground.

Range: Northern Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, parts of Newbraska and Wyoming.

Found in these States: NE | NM | TX | WY

Diet: It primarily feeds upon insects and other small invertebrates.

Reproduction: Breeding begins in April. Adult females will deposit 3 to 6 eggs in June or July. Large females can lay 2 clutches per year. Hatchlings commonly begin to appear in August

Status: Listed as Least Concern in view of the relatively large and stable extent of occurrence, area of occupancy, number of subpopulations, and population size. No major threats have been identified.

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