Lizards
Plateau Fence Lizard
Sceloporus tristichus
Across the regions where it's common, the Plateau Fence Lizard peaks from April to October.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 4 states
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Lizards
Plateau Fence Lizard
Sceloporus tristichus
Description
The plateau fence lizard (Sceloporus tristichus) is a species of spiny lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. At up to 80 millimetres (3.1 in) from snout to vent, the plateau fence lizard is a grayish, brownish, or greenish lizard.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The plateau fence lizard is generally found in central Arizona, southwestern Utah, western Colorado, and the San Luis Valley. It can also be found in parts of New Mexico and Wyoming.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The plateau fence lizard is inactive during cold periods and the hottest part of the day in summer.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 Plateau Fence Lizard
When is the Plateau Fence Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Plateau Fence Lizard peaks from April to October.
Where does the Plateau Fence Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 4 states, including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.