Lizards
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
Across the regions where it's common, the Desert Spiny Lizard peaks from April to August.
Shows up in 7 ecoregions and 4 states
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Lizards
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
Description
Sceloporus magister, also known as the desert spiny lizard, is a lizard species of the family Phrynosomatidae, native to the Chihuahuan Desert and Sonoran Desert of North America. An adult male desert spiny lizard usually have conspicuous blue/violet patches on the belly and throat, and a green/blue color on their tails and sides.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The desert spiny lizard ranges across the deserts of southern Arizona and the northeastern plateaus at elevations ranging from near sea level along the Colorado River to about 5,000 feet. Biotic communities including Sonoran Desertscrub, Great Basin Desertscrub, Semidesert Grassland, Interior Chaparral, and woodlands are home to this lizard.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Desert Spiny Lizard
When is the Desert Spiny Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Desert Spiny Lizard peaks from April to August.
Where does the Desert Spiny Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 7 ecoregions and 4 states, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.