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western side-blotched lizard

Uta stansburiana elegans

Photo by Max Brodie
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The spectacular patterning and bright orange throat on this small lizard caught my eye and necessitated a photo.

Species ID Suggestions

western side-blotched lizard

Uta stansburiana elegans

Reference Link
Scott Frazier
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Comments (2)
Max Brodie
I agree S Frazier, the picture in your link labeled 'adult, san diego county' in the second row from the bottom looks very similar. Thanks for the help identifying this guy, much appreciated.

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