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Canyon Lizard
Sceloporus merriami
Across the regions where it's common, the Canyon Lizard peaks from March to September.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Lizards
Canyon Lizard
Sceloporus merriami
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Description
Sceloporus merriami, commonly known as the canyon lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. Adults of Sceloporus merriami may reach 58 mm (2.2 in) snout-to-vent length (SVL).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Sceloporus merriami is found in the United States in the state of Texas, and it is found in Mexico in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Nuevo León. The preferred natural habitat of Sceloporus merriami is steep rocky areas of desert.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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TexasAbout the Canyon Lizard
When is the Canyon Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Canyon Lizard peaks from March to September.
Where does the Canyon Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.