The orange-throated whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythrus) is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae.

[2] A. hyperythrus has five or six light-colored stripes down a black, brown, or grey dorsal side.

The species is whitish-yellow or cream on the venter, and has an orange throat (females and juveniles may lack this character).

Its head is yellow-brown to olive-colored, and its tongue is forked and flicked continually.

Juveniles of this species have cobalt blue legs and tails.