Food Habits of the Collared Lizard in Northeastern Oklahoma

Ninety-one specimens of the collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris collans) were collected in northeastern Oklahoma between March 21 and September 7, 1936. All but one were taken in Osage or Rogers County. The one exception was obtained in Noble County. Sixty-six of the stomachs contained identifiable food remains totaling 314 items. Although the number of stomachs and food items is not large, the material available gives an indication of the food preferences of this lizard in northeastern Oklahoma. We are indebted to several individuals for kindly identifying the various food items. Many of the determinations were made by T. H. Hubbell of the University of Florida and Irving J. Cantrall of the University of Michigan. Others were made by the Section of Food Habits Research of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. For these last, we are particularly indebted to Clarence Cottam. We are indebted to J. Speed Rogers of the University of Florida for determining the crane-flies.