Ornate Tree Lizard

Urosaurus ornatus

The Ornate Tree Lizard is a small, agile lizard commonly seen on rock faces, walls, and tree trunks in the Southwest. Males have colorful blue and orange throat patches and perform push-up displays to attract mates and defend territory.

Habitat

Desert washes, rocky canyons, and mesquite bosques

Diet

Insects and other small arthropods

How common

Common

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