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Eastern Fence Lizard

Sceloporus undulatus

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Highly variable in color and pattern, depending in part on how warm the animal is.

Habitat:

Found in grove of cottonwood and elm trees. Surrounding habitat is very dry shortgrass prairie.

Notes:

This reptile is also known as a "Prairie Lizard" or "Plateau Lizard."

Reference Links:

Red-lipped Plateau Lizard - Sceloporus undulatus - Overview, Eastern fence lizard

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