Western Sagebrush Lizard

Description:

The sagebrush lizard can be distinguished from the western fence lizard in that the former is on average smaller and has finer scales. In appearance, the lizards are grey, brown or olive, with hints of blue or green on the dorsal surface during the light phase, and they often have irregular banding patterns on the body and tail. Males have distinctive blue patches on the abdomen and throat.

Habitat:

Sagebrush, pine or fir forests, redwood forests, brushlands, and piñon-juniper woodlands. They can often be found sunning on logs or sedimentary rock outcroppings, and spend most of their time on the ground, although they will climb trees to escape predators. They are found to live at elevations ranging from 500 to 10,500 ft.