Definitions:

1. A species of fast-moving lizard found in desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. NOUN
   • Adapted to arid environments, the zebra-tailed lizard thrives in the scorching heat of the Sonoran Desert.
2. Type of lizard that gets its name from the distinct black and white stripes on the underside of its tail, which it often raises and waves as a defense mechanism or territorial display. NOUN
   • The bold black and white stripes on its tail help the zebra-tailed lizard confuse predators.

Synonyms:

• gridiron-tailed lizard