The Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard has fringed scales on its toes that allow it to run across loose sand and dive beneath the surface to escape predators. It is endemic to sand dunes of the Mojave Desert.
Best time to see a Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard
The best time to see a Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard is March–May, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 829 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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