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
Best time to see a Ornate Tree Lizard
The best time to see a Ornate Tree Lizard is February–June, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 18,867 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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