Species Reptiles & AmphibiansClark's Spiny Lizard

Clark's Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus clarkii

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Clark's Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus clarkii)

Clark's Spiny Lizard is a large, arboreal spiny lizard of the Sonoran Desert region. Males have striking blue and purple belly patches and blue throats. It frequently basks on saguaro cacti and palo verde trees.

Habitat
Sonoran Desert scrub, saguaro woodland, and rocky canyons
Diet
Insects, spiders, and other arthropods
How common
Common

Best time to see a Clark's Spiny Lizard

The best time to see a Clark's Spiny Lizard is April–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,253 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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