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Island Fence Lizard
Sceloporus becki
Across the regions where it's common, the Island Fence Lizard peaks from April to September.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Lizards
Island Fence Lizard
Sceloporus becki
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Description
Sceloporus becki, also known as the island fence lizard, is a species of lizard endemic to the Channel Islands of California. The island fence lizard is a relatively small species characterized by keeled and pointed dorsal scales of uniform size across the back, sides, and belly.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
These lizards are most active when temperatures are warm, and are often inactive during extreme thermal conditions. Females lay between one and three clutches of eggs, with each clutch containing three to seventeen eggs, from April through July.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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CaliforniaAbout the Island Fence Lizard
When is the Island Fence Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Island Fence Lizard peaks from April to September.
Where does the Island Fence Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.