Lizards
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Ornate Tree Lizard peaks from March to September.
Shows up in 6 ecoregions and 7 states
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Lizards
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
Description
Urosaurus ornatus, commonly known as the ornate tree lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The ornate tree lizard may grow to a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of up to 59 millimetres (2.3 in).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It inhabits a wide range of states throughout the United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It can also be found in areas in Mexico including states such as Sonora, Sinaloa, Chihuahua, and Coahuila.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The male copulates with each female, and the females retain eggs about two weeks after mating. As body size increases the clutch size increases as well, making the bigger female lizards have a higher fitness due to size rarity.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 Ornate Tree Lizard
When is the Ornate Tree Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Ornate Tree Lizard peaks from March to September.
Where does the Ornate Tree Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 6 ecoregions and 7 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, and Nevada.