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Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
32.7249, -117.107
Field Notes
Description:
Is the upper lizard also a Western Fence Lizard? A better eye than mine would be appreciated.
Western fence lizards measure 5.7-8.9 cm (snout-vent length) and a total length of about 21 cm. They are brown to black in color (the brown may be sandy or greenish) and have black stripes on their back, but their most distinguishing characteristic is their bright blue belly. The ventral sides of the limbs are yellow. These lizards also have blue patches on their throats. This bright coloration is faint or absent in both females and juveniles. The scales of S. occidentalis are sharply keeled, and between the interparietal and rear of thighs, there are 35-57 scales. (Wikipedia)
Habitat:
urban cactus and succulent garden.
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