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Yarrow's Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus jarrovii
Across the regions where it's common, the Yarrow's Spiny Lizard peaks from April to October.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Lizards
Yarrow's Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus jarrovii
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Description
Sceloporus jarrovii, also known commonly as Yarrow's spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. S. jarrovii grows to a snout-to-vent length of 10.5 cm (4.1 in) with keeled scales and a crosshatch-patterned torso.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
S. j. jarrovii is found in the United States in the states of Arizona and New Mexico, and it is found in Mexico in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, Sonora, northern Tamaulipas, and western Zacatecas. The preferred natural habitats of S. jarrovii are forest and rocky areas.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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ArizonaAbout the Yarrow's Spiny Lizard
When is the Yarrow's Spiny Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Yarrow's Spiny Lizard peaks from April to October.
Where does the Yarrow's Spiny Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Arizona.