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Western Fence Lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

Description:

Lizard with dark and light stripes.

Habitat:

I've never seen one hanging out on top of a bush before :) This one was spotted at Lake Hodges on California Buckwheat.

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2 Comments

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

I originally thought that there was a predator nearby but I didn't see one. The third image shows how relaxed it was all stretched out :)

Darwin26
Darwin26 12 years ago

wonder what's eating the buckwheat or perhaps a kewl place to get some sun safely?

Thank you,

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 2, 2011
Submitted on Nov 2, 2011

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