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Western side-blotched Lizard

Uta stansburiana elegans

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a male Side-blotched Lizard. Males are more colorful but can be variable in pattern. More defined blotch and thicker around the base of the tail.

Habitat:

This one was spotted in the desert by the base of small rocky mountain. Not far from the Squirrel den.

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