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Western Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Dark gray lizard. I can't tell what species it is because it's in its dark phase.

Habitat:

Mule Hill trail in Escondido at Lake Hodges

Reference Links:

Western Fence Lizard, Sceloporus occidentalis

Species ID Suggestions

Western Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis
jumpingspiderman
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Comments (8)
jumpingspiderman
I think there are several sub-species. It could also be one of those.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you jumpingspiderman. I wasn't sure it was a western fence lizard. I have another spotting in its dark phase http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7811208 but looked a little different. I'll update the ID now.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Oddly enough, it's right across from Westfield, North County. There's Lake Hodges trail and Mule Hill trail you can choose from. Lake Hodges is paved goes along the freeway, underneath then west to the end of the lake. Mule Hill is dirt and heads east. They're both easy and full of life!
Ava T-B
That's a nice hike you went on! What a great lizard.

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PublishedDecember 14, 2011

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