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Arches National Park in Utah. Smallish lizard basking in the sun on the red rocks of the area. Picture taken about 1pm.
High desert ecosystem with about 9 inches of rain per year. "The most outstanding natural features of Arches are the park's geologic formations. Over 2,000 catalogued arches range in size from a three-foot opening (the minimum considered to be an arch), to Landscape Arch which measures 306 feet from base to base. Towering spires, fins and balanced rocks complement the arches, creating a remarkable assortment of landforms in a relatively small area. Two unusual natural features common in Arches intrigue both scientists and visitors: biological soil crust and potholes. Biological soil crust is a living groundcover that forms the foundation of high desert plant life. " retrieved from www.nps.gov/arch/naturescience/naturalfe...
I take pictures of lizards whenever I can.
Spotted on Sep 5, 2011
Submitted on Oct 19, 2011
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I found this list of "confirmed" lizards at Arches NP (a fantastic place!): Western whiptail, Cnemidophorus tigris (Family Teiidae), Long-nosed leopard lizard, Gambelia wislizenii (Crotaphytidae), Greater short-horned lizard, Phrynosoma hernandesi (Phrynosomatidae), Common sagebrush lizard, Sceloporus graciosus (Phrynosomatidae), Plateau lizard, Sceloporus tristichus (Phrynosomatidae), Tree lizard, Urosaurus ornatus (Phrynosomatidae) and Side-blotched lizard, Uta stansburiana (Phrynosomatidae) @ http://dusttracks.com/2011/08/09/a-littl...