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Western Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

Photo by NeilDazet
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this fence lizard while on vacation last summer in Reno.

Habitat:

Rocky, sandy side of a large hill in a residential part of Reno, NV

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MitchRay
Take a look at the Western Fence Lizard, Scleroporus occidentalis

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