The Desert Night Lizard is a tiny, secretive lizard that lives under fallen Joshua tree logs and yucca debris. Despite its name, it is actually active during the day in shaded microhabitats. It gives birth to live young.
Best time to see a Desert Night Lizard
The best time to see a Desert Night Lizard is February–May, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,362 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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