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Texas Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus olivaceus
33.0942, -97.0778
Field Notes
Description:
They are 7.5-11 inches (19–28 cm) in total length, and are typically grey in color with black, white, or red-brown blotching down the back. Patterns vary greatly by locality, but the colors and pattern typically serve to be adequate camouflage against the bark of trees in its chosen habitat. The underside is usually uniformly light grey in color, but males typically have blue patches on either side of the belly. Their scales have a distinctly spiny texture to them. They have long toes, and sharp claws suited to climbing.
Habitat:
Tree near path in greenbelt area.
Notes:
This was a fairly small lizard. It watched me suspiciously as I tried to find a clear shot between the leaves. Just as I took the photo, it did a few quick pushups and puffed out its throat, making it look larger.
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