Sagebrush lizard
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The sagebrush lizard or sagebrush swift is a common species of phrynosomatid lizard found at mid to high altitudes in the western United States. It belongs to the genus Sceloporus in the Phrynosomatid
Sceloporus graciosus az
The blue ventral patches of a male sagebrush lizard
Western fence lizard
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The western fence lizard is a species of lizard native to Arizona, New Mexico, and California, as well as Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Northern Mexico. The species is widely found in i
Sagebrush lizard
…which it is commonly found, the sagebrush lizard has keeled and spiny scales running along its dorsal surface. The sagebrush lizard is similar to the western fence lizard, another Sceloporus species found in the western US. The sagebrush lizard can be distinguished from the western fence lizard in that the former is on…
Sceloporus occidentalis, Sacramento County, California
Male S. o. occidentalis displaying iridescent, bright turquoise and blue coloration. This individual displays a more striking coloration than is usually seen in this species.
A juvenile western fence lizard.
Adult male western fence lizard.