Cophosaurus texanus 2. Cophosaurus texanus scitulus from Terrell Co. Cophosaurus texanus scitulus - Dorsal ground color is gray. A mottled pattern of spots and faint bands occurs on the dorsal surface with varying colors. Males may show orange or yellow on front end of body and green on hindquarters, which is intensified during breeding season.
Females are less brilliant.
Cophosaurus texanus texanus - Dorsal ground color varies with location from gray to brown to reddish. Head, body, legs, and tail are sprinkled with small light spots. These lizards prefer rocky desert flats, streambeds, and limestone cliffs. They run quickly about with their tails raised. They may wave their tails from side to side when slowing to a halt or when they are about to run.