cessna821
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Lizard
We had a cute little fella here today, but when we looked in all the books it seems he/she is a 'bitsa' and unable to clearly identify. About 6 inches
nose to tail.
Any comments?
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captkw
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HalFbreed ,Thats are we ever heard
sorta looks like a cross between a horny toad and a blue belly
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David K
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It looks a bit like a Baja California Spiny Lizard (#61A in McPeak's book)...
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BigOly
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Do you have a pic of the entire lizard? Looks very much like a Horned Lizard.
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cessna821
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Yes, here it is.
[Edited on 11-8-2013 by cessna821]
[Edited on 11-8-2013 by cessna821]
[Edited on 11-8-2013 by cessna821]
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BajaBlanca
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They are so exquisite in their varied colors and forms.
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DianaT
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I have no idea what he/she is, but he sure is cute --- love that first photo.
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My Audubon book says that looks like a Sagebrush lizard. You could google that up to make sure.
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David K
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Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
My Audubon book says that looks like a Sagebrush lizard. You could google that up to make sure. |
Sagebrush Lizard, bottom photo... #60. Spiny Lizard, next page, top photo #61A...
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BigOly
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Now that I see the lizard's body and tail I'm sure this is a type of spiny lizard. Probably a Clark's Spiny Lizard. Many types of spiny lizard in
Baja, age and sex makes their appearance change.
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cessna821
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Thanks everyone.
We think that it is most like the spiny lizard pictures. It was cute and smiley and could leap about amazingly. We found it in large empty tank
enjoying the c-ckroaches that had fallen in. Each time, we find a lizard here, it is a different type and if they change colour too, as they grow,
identification gets problematical.
Muchas Gracias.
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David K
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Get the book... it is one great guide to have when outdoors in Baja!
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