Lizards in Missouri

There are 11 lizard species living in Missouri, which live in three habitats – forests, meadows, and prairies. Most of them are skinks, while other lizards in the state include the eastern collared lizard, the Texas horned lizard, and the six-lined racerunner.

Lizards of Missouri

Collared Lizards

• Eastern Collared Lizard

Glass Lizards

• Slender Glass Lizard

Horned Lizards

• Texas Horned Lizard

Skinks

• Broad-headed Skink
• Coal Skink
• Common Five-lined Skink
• Great Plains Skink
• Little Brown Skink
• Prairie Skink

Spiny Lizards

• Eastern Fence Lizard

Whiptail Lizards

• Six-lined Racerunner