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Texas Spiny Lizard

Scleroporus olivacea

Photo by MitchRay
Published on Project Noah
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You know you love these guys

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
p.young713
Yes, I was thinking they may also be in Mexico, I also wondered if the spines protect them from predators?
MitchRay
South-central US and Northern Mexico
MitchRay
They're pretty much spiny all over. Adults are generally 8-11 inches from nose to tail-tip.
p.young713
How large do these lizards get? And do they have a spiny tail?
HemaShah
Beautiful picture!! Lovely creature!
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PublishedJune 2, 2011

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