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western fence lizard

Scleroporus occidentalis

Description:

I didn't notice the fluff around this lizard's mouth (possibly the remains of a moth?) until I looked at the photos on my laptop. It was standing on top of a pile of very dry cow manure.

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7 Comments

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textless 12 years ago

Thanks Mitch! I'll update accordingly.

MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago

Looks like a Western Fence Lizard, Scleroporus occidentalis

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textless 12 years ago

Thanks chebeagueschool. :)

chebeagueschool
chebeagueschool 12 years ago

cool.

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textless 12 years ago

Thanks Cindy and Fabricio. Isn't it strange?

FabricioGabriel
FabricioGabriel 12 years ago

Beautiful pictures.

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Great shots! The fuzz in the mouth is definitely a mystery.

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Durango, Colorado

Spotted on Oct 9, 2011
Submitted on Oct 23, 2011

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