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Western Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Lizard with brown and black markings

Habitat:

Dry warm climate. Was in the backyard sunning itself and chasing flies on some lave rock (brought in for a fire pit).

Notes:

Some subspecies of the Sceloporus occidentalis

Reference Links:

Western fence lizard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
HemaShah
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6889516 Cindy here is a male.
Ashish
@Mitch..Nice tip about colour combination...
MitchRay
Keep in mind that the blue typically shows up only in males in that Genus
CindyBinghamKeiser
I think you're right Mitch. Although I couldn't see blue on the belly (was flat the entire time), I suspect it's a subspecies of the Sceloporus occidentalis. Thank you both for your help!
MitchRay
I'm thinking Western Fence Lizard, Scleroporus occidentalis.
Ashish
Garden lizard or spiny rock lizard

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Herps (Reptiles & Amphibians) of Southern California

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PublishedJuly 28, 2011

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