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Texas Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus olivaceus

Description:

It is frequently found just about anywhere there are a few naturally growing trees. They are often mistaken for a horned lizard because of their spiny appearance, but unlike horned lizards, the Texas Spiny Lizard climbs trees exceptionally well. Like most lizards, they eat insects which makes them quite beneficial. Sometimes when a Texas Spiny Lizard is startled, it will leap from a tree and go running noisily through the leaf litter, but because of their camouflage coloring, they can still be difficult to spot.

Habitat:

On the rock path in the side yard.

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2 Comments

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 10 years ago

Thanks :)

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Nice one

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 24, 2013
Submitted on May 24, 2013

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