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Plateau Fence Lizard

Sceloporus tristichus

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Description:

Males have a patch of blue color on each side of the belly and on the throat. The blue belly patches do not meet across the belly and do not meet the blue on the throat. Male postanal scales are enlarged, and the base of the tail is broader than on the female. The throat is light blue mottled with white spots. Sometimes the blue patch is reduced or even absent. Some males may develop bright orange breeding coloring.

Habitat:

Grand Canyon National Park.

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