The Common Side-blotched Lizard is one of the most abundant lizards in the American West. Named for a dark blotch on each side behind the foreleg. Males exhibit a remarkable three-color throat morph system based on mating strategy.
Best time to see a Common Side-blotched Lizard
The best time to see a Common Side-blotched Lizard is February–June, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 80,420 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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