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Western Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

Description:

The western fence lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis) is a common lizard of California and the surrounding area. Because the ventral abdomen of an adult is characteristically blue, it is also known as the blue-belly.

Habitat:

oak woodland

Notes:

On this nice warm spring morning, there were 4 fence lizards soaking up the sun on these rocks.

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DonnaPomeroy
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DonnaPomeroy

San Mateo, California, USA

Spotted on May 5, 2012
Submitted on May 6, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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