Eastern Fence Lizard

Description:

Rough scaled. No stripes. Grayish in color and not shiny. This lizard tend to have black streaks against their lighter grey, brown scales.

Habitat:

These particular creatures enjoy somewhat dry areas. They tend to live in trees and use this area as living quarters as well as for protection. They are native to Northern Virginia.

Notes:

Males during breeding season have bright blue or black chins/throats and blue patches on the belly. The only native lizard in Virginia that has rough, keeled scales.