Hi all,
I found a number of lizards up on fence posts recently in Colusa County - here is a photograph of one of them on iNat:
http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/2904887
Although I assumed they were S. occidentalis, my photographs seemed to show a rust-colored axilla and a dark band in front of the forelimb, suggesting S. graciosus? I'm confused - any tips on separating these two species from photos would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Ken
Sceloporus sp.
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Re: Sceloporus sp.
occidentalis.
The yellow on the hind legs is a dead giveaway.
The yellow on the hind legs is a dead giveaway.
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Re: Sceloporus sp.
Also the fact that the only Scelop in the valley or foothills is the Northwestern Fence Lizard...
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Re: Sceloporus sp.
S. graciosus has white on the back of it's legs, as opposed to yellow (as Owen pointed out) in occidentalis... easy tell... even when running away...