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Texas Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus olivaceus

Description:

Large lizard with long toes. Long tail. Large, spiny dorsal scales. Dorsal ground color is reddish brown. Dorsal pattern varies widely. Males have blue patch on each side of belly and light dorsolateral stripes; adult females have wavy dark lines on dorsum and perhaps on legs near body. Size: Adult Sceloporus olivaceus reach total lengths, including tail, of 19-27.5 cm (7.5-11 in).

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Sep 11, 2013
Submitted on Sep 18, 2013

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