All printables
Keeled Earless Lizard — printable fact sheet
Free to print or save as PDF. Great for classrooms, homeschooling, and young explorers.
Creature Atlas
Animal Fact Sheet
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Keeled Earless Lizard
Holbrookia propinqua
The Keeled Earless Lizard is a small, slender reptile distinguished by its lack of external ear openings and the presence of distinct, keeled scales on its dorsal surface. Native to the arid and semi-arid regions of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, this lizard is well-ada…
Did you know?
- Keeled Earless Lizards can bury themselves completely in loose sand within seconds to escape danger or extreme heat.
- Unlike many lizards, the Keeled Earless Lizard has no external ear openings, helping to prevent sand from entering its ears while burrowing. Its keeled (ridged) scales give it a rough texture and aid in camouflage. This species is capable of rapid bursts of speed to evade predators.
What I learned
Draw the keeled earless lizard
© Creature Atlas · www.creatureatlas.com · Free for classroom & personal use
Want the whole set?
Get printable fact-sheet packs, coloring pages, and classroom worksheet bundles for dozens of animals — ready to download and print.
Browse printable packsGet a free printable each week
Join the newsletter for a new Creature of the Week + printables.