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Granite Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus orcutti
Across the regions where it's common, the Granite Spiny Lizard peaks from April to October.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 1 state
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Lizards
Granite Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus orcutti
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Description
The granite spiny lizard (Sceloporus orcutti), also known commonly as la espinosa del granito in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The granite spiny lizard usually has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.6–10.8 cm (3.0–4.3 in).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Sceloporus orcutti is native to extreme southern California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico. The species is native to the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico.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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Southern California CoastSonoran DesertSouthern California MountainsStates
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CaliforniaAbout the Granite Spiny Lizard
When is the Granite Spiny Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Granite Spiny Lizard peaks from April to October.
Where does the Granite Spiny Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.