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western fence lizard

Scleroporus occidentalis

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Field Notes

Description:

I didn't notice the fluff around this lizard's mouth (possibly the remains of a moth?) until I looked at the photos on my laptop. It was standing on top of a pile of very dry cow manure.

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Comments (7)

Thanks Mitch! I'll update accordingly.
Looks like a Western Fence Lizard, Scleroporus occidentalis
Thanks Cindy and Fabricio. Isn't it strange?
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PublishedOctober 23, 2011

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