Lizards
Eastern Fence Lizard
Sceloporus undulatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Fence Lizard peaks from March to October.
Shows up in 8 ecoregions and 17 states
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Lizards
Eastern Fence Lizard
Sceloporus undulatus
Description
The eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undulatus) is a medium-sized species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The eastern fence lizard can grow from 4.0 to 7.5 inches (10 to 19 cm) in total length (including tail).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The eastern fence lizard is found in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, southeastern Indiana, southern Ohio, southern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, western Delaware, and northwestern Florida. It prefers open woodland and the edges of forests.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The female finds a suitable location to lay her eggs, usually in a rotting log or similarly damp area, and deposits them without any further parental care. Young females will only produce one clutch of three to sixteen eggs, while a large female can produce up to four.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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States
About the Eastern Fence Lizard
When is the Eastern Fence Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Fence Lizard peaks from March to October.
Where does the Eastern Fence Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 8 ecoregions and 17 states, including Alabama, Delaware, Florida, and Georgia.