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Twin-spotted Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus bimaculosus

Across the regions where it's common, the Twin-spotted Spiny Lizard peaks from May to September.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 2 states

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Lizards

Twin-spotted Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus bimaculosus

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

Sceloporus bimaculosus, the twin-spotted spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

It is found in New Mexico and Texas in the United States and Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

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Chihuahuan DesertColorado Plateau

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
New MexicoTexas

About the Twin-spotted Spiny Lizard

When is the Twin-spotted Spiny Lizard most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Twin-spotted Spiny Lizard peaks from May to September.

Where does the Twin-spotted Spiny Lizard live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 2 states, including New Mexico and Texas.