Sceloporus uniformis
May 14, 2011: Microtower Site, San Bernardino County, CA
This lizard was seen along Microtower Road. Beautifully colored, with green coloration on the chin and belly.
May 13, 2022: Kelbaker Road, San Bernardino County, CA
When we stopped on our way back to the Desert Studies Center, and did another short walk on the Bajada, this lizard was up in a Joshua tree. Big and dark, I didn’t get a great look at it, but was able to get a few pictures.
May 14, 2022: Mojave National Park Mid Hills Campground, San Bernardino, CA
A bit farther down the mountain, we spotted another, larger lizard. Pretty dark, with some blue colors underneath . . . a Yellow-backed Spiny Lizard. Super cool! A bunch of people had seen one the previous day down in the wash, but since I hadn’t done that hike, I was super happy about seeing this one. Wow, this is a truly gorgeous lizard, with iridescent blues, greens, and yellows on the belly. A great find! We spotted a couple of others later on during the drive.
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