Need a correct identification on this Sceloporus from Tijeras, New Mexico (near Albuquerque) in a pinon and scrib oak forested area. Body length is 5-6 inches. Thanks.
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New Mexico Sceloporus- Correct ID Needed
keown
Jul 25, 2007 08:17 PM
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jasonw
Jul 27, 2007 03:10 PM
Hard to say for sure but maybe Sceloporus undulatus? Definitely a nice one at that. However that would be as far as I know way out of its range. More than likely this individual is Sceloporus clarkii or the Clark's Spiny Lizard with a rather light color variation. This lizard's range extends across the southern and southeastern part of the state and across sub-Mogollon Rim central Arizona. It is found at elevations ranging from 3,000' to about 6,000'.
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jasonw
Jul 27, 2007 03:24 PM
Ok let me reply now with the other side of my brain. I thought you said Arizona for some reason. Actually come to think of it it almost looks like Sceloporus slevini witch is listed as a threatened New Mexico lizard, Below is a picture of Sceloporus slevini
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