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Tree Lizard

Urosaurus ornatus

Photo by RedRock
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Field Notes

Description:

Small lizard approx 12 cm long. Tan body with dark born spots. Ridges over the eyes. Long toes.

Habitat:

Can be found in SW North America in desert and mountain regions. This one was living among the rocks in Arches NP near Landscape Arch.

Notes:

As I was resting in the shade he climbed out along the face of the rock above me and just watched.

Reference Links:

Urosaurus ornatus, Ornate Tree Lizard (Urosaurus ornatus) - Reptiles of Arizona

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2014

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