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Banded Rock Lizard
Petrosaurus mearnsi
Across the regions where it's common, the Banded Rock Lizard peaks from March to July.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Lizards
Banded Rock Lizard
Petrosaurus mearnsi
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Description
Petrosaurus mearnsi, also called commonly the banded rock lizard and Mearns' rock lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. Its dorsum is olive, brown or gray, with white or bluish spots.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Petrosaurus mearnsi is endemic to extreme southern California and Baja California, Mexico. It also occurs on Isla El Muerto.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Gravid females of Petrosaurus mearnsi lay eggs from June through August. Clutch size varies from 2 to 6 eggs.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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CaliforniaAbout the Banded Rock Lizard
When is the Banded Rock Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Banded Rock Lizard peaks from March to July.
Where does the Banded Rock Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.