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Texas Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus olivaceus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The Texas Spiny Lizard is a fairly large lizard, averaging 7 to 11 inches long. They have a reddish brown color, with long toes, a long tail, and spines on their backs.

Habitat:

On driveway in wildlife habitat yard.

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Texas spiny lizard

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PublishedJune 18, 2013

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