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Great basin fence lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis longipes

Photo by Seema
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33.7085, -117.83

Field Notes

Description:

Most probably a fence lizard....that is the only reptile see here in South California:(

Species ID Suggestions

Great Basin Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis longipes

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (3)
CindyBinghamKeiser
This is a subspecies of the Western Fence Lizard that's in our area :) You were correct with the ID guess in your description!
Seema
You are correct Cindy....the ventral side of this lizard was cobalt blue like that of the great basin fence lizard..thank you
CindyBinghamKeiser
We actually have quite a few lizards here in So-Cal! Here's a great resource to check out: http://www.californiaherps.com/info/findlizards.html
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PublishedMarch 7, 2012

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