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Leiocephalus carinatus varius
Males up to 130 mm SVL*; females are smaller. These are easily recognized by a long banded tail that curls over the back. This lizard has a glossy look, though scales are rough. Colour is brownish-green-gray with considerably barring and mottling. Underside is pale yellow. Full-grown males have a bulkier head than the females. Males have throat fan, but this is hardly ever seen.
Shoreline at Starfish Point.
Spotted on Oct 7, 2015
Submitted on Dec 6, 2015
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