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Texas Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus olivaceus

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Field Notes

Description:

The Texas Spiny Lizard is a large grey lizard with long toes and a long tail. They have large spiny dorsal scales that run head to tail.

Habitat:

The Texas Spiny Lizard prefers to inhabit mesquite trees but can also be found in other tree species as well as along fences, walls, and poles.

Notes:

Photo taken by Sam Massey

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PublishedSeptember 23, 2014

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