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.
Habitat
Desert flats, rocky terrain, and scrublands across the West
Diet
Insects, spiders, mites, and scorpions
How common
Common
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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