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Western Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Lizard with dark and light stripes.

Habitat:

I've never seen one hanging out on top of a bush before :) This one was spotted at Lake Hodges on California Buckwheat.

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Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
I originally thought that there was a predator nearby but I didn't see one. The third image shows how relaxed it was all stretched out :)
Darwin26
wonder what's eating the buckwheat or perhaps a kewl place to get some sun safely? Thank you,

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Herps (Reptiles & Amphibians) of Southern California

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PublishedNovember 2, 2011

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