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western side-blotched lizard

Uta stansburiana elegans

Description:

The spectacular patterning and bright orange throat on this small lizard caught my eye and necessitated a photo.

1 Species ID Suggestions

western side-blotched lizard
Uta stansburiana elegans Uta stansburiana elegans - Western Side-blotched Lizard


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2 Comments

Max Brodie
Max Brodie 11 years ago

I agree S Frazier, the picture in your link labeled 'adult, san diego county' in the second row from the bottom looks very similar. Thanks for the help identifying this guy, much appreciated.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

Would like to know the ID.

Max Brodie
Spotted by
Max Brodie

Riverside, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 18, 2013
Submitted on Mar 20, 2013

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