Southwestern Fence Lizard

Southwestern Fence Lizard spotted in Big Bend National Park, TX. Southwestern Fence Lizards are commonly found climbing trees, shrubs, yuccas, or other upright vegetation. They can sometimes be seen on logs, boulders, buildings or signs. These lizards are widespread throughout the park, from the Rio Grande to the Chisos Mountains and foothills. Males have two large, bright blue patches on the belly and the underside of the throat is marked with two blue blotches. They feed on a variety of insects including termites, ants, beetles, flies, wasps, and grasshoppers, but will also eat spiders, snails and small lizards.