Large Spotted Leopard Lizard

Description:

The large-spotted leopard lizard is 3.25 to 5.75 inches (8.1 to 14.4 centimeters) in length. It is a large, robust lizard with a round body and a large, distinct head with a long snout. On its light dorsum are dark spots. Its throat has streaks of gray and the lining of the mouth and throat are purplish black

Habitat:

The large-spotted leopard lizard’s habitat includes desert and semidesert areas that include shrubs or other low plants, especially where abundant rodent burrows are located The range of this species is the western U.S. - Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Utah - to northeastern Baja California and north central mainland Mexico, including Isla Tiburon in the Gulf of California