The dorsal pattern consists of 7 light stripes that run from the head onto the tail. Light spots may occur between the stripes. The middorsal stripe is narrow and may not be continuous. This lizard is common in disturbed areas with sandy or sandy-loam soil and weedy vegetation. Dirt roadsides, edges of cultivated fields, abandoned lots, and heavily grazed pastures in semi-arid environments are preferred.
Reproduction occurs through parthenogenesis.
One to four unfertilized eggs are laid in midsummer. Hatchlings appear in July and August. Hatchlings have a light, sky-blue tail, but otherwise resemble the adults. In North America, this lizard has a small and narrow range in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. In Texas, it is found in the Rio Grande Valley from La Salle County to Hidalgo County.