Common Name: Plateau Tiger Whiptail
Scientific Name: Aspidoscelis tigris septentrionalis
Diet: Insects
Life Span: 5 to 7 years old in the wild
Size: 12 inches
Weight: 0.6 oz
Location: Central and Southern Utah are their primary habitats. They can also be found in small groups in the northeast of the state.
![Whiptail Lizard](https://johnhutchingsmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/29-Whiptail-Lizard_.jpg)
![Whiptail lizard](https://johnhutchingsmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/29-Whiptail-lizard-1.jpg)