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Sceloporus undulatus
Fence lizards are dichromatic – that is to say, the sexes are colored differently. Females are darker than males and their gray-brown backs are marked with about eight dark-colored, irregular, transverse bars. The transverse bars on males are red brown, and males also have two large, bright blue belly patches.The scales of fence lizards have prominent keels, and each scale has an obvious spine, giving the animal a very ‘rough skinned’ look. Adult males are highly territorial, and defend their areas with head bobs and push-up threat displays
rocks, woodpiles, abandoned buildings, and fence posts.
Breeding season is April to August.
Spotted on May 6, 2012
Submitted on May 6, 2012
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