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Swift

Sceloporus undulatus

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Spotted late afternoon clinging to the side of a trail marker

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2 Comments

GlennE
GlennE 12 years ago

I only ever knew these as a "fence swift". I even caught one and kept it as a "pet" when I was a kid. Thanks!

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

I just learned that a "swift" or "fence swift" is another common name for an eastern fence lizard. The scientific name is Sceloporus undulatus.

GlennE
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GlennE

Virginia

Spotted on Sep 13, 2011
Submitted on Sep 15, 2011

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