| Scientific Name | Aspidoscelis gularis gularis |
| Category | D |
| Taxon | Reptiles |
| Climate Change Vulnerability Score | Less Vulnerable |
The Texas Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis gularis) is a medium-sized lizard found in New Mexico and Texas. It can be recognized by its brown back covered with yellow or white spots. It is insectivorous and eats ants, beetles, and grasshoppers. Texas Spotted Whiptail will experience a high degree of climate exposure and has a high adaptive capacity. Overall, it has a Climate Change Vulnerability Index ranking of Less Vulnerable under both Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5 and RCP 8.5 Scenarios. The Texas Spotted Whiptail’s climate change vulnerability is impacted by abiotic niche factors, which influence its ability to respond to climate change impacts. It also has documented or modeled responses to climate change that impact its vulnerability score.



