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Western Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

Photo by Brian38
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47.2064, -120.999

Field Notes

Description:

A dark greyish brown lizard.

Habitat:

Spotted sunning on a log in a forest west of Cle elum, Wa.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ForestDragon
I suspect that this is probably a Western Fence Lizard. It could be one of the subspecies in the area. It looks like you are in range for a couple of them according to this reference. http://www.californiaherps.com/lizards/pages/s.o.becki.html#description

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