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Striped Plateau Lizard
Sceloporus virgatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Striped Plateau Lizard peaks from April to August.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Lizards
Striped Plateau Lizard
Sceloporus virgatus
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Description
Sceloporus virgatus, commonly known as the striped plateau lizard, is a species of lizard within the genus Sceloporus. Sceloporus virgatus has an average body mass of 9.35 grams (0.330 oz) and an average body length of 48.2 mm (1.90 in).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The striped plateau lizard is primarily a terrestrial and montane species since they reside on land, particularly in the temperate forest and in the moist savanna. S. virgatus is most abundantly found in mixed pine and oak woods or in wooded canyons and ravines.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The striped plateau lizard sexually reproduces and are oviparous animals, indicating that the striped plateau lizard lays eggs and that their offspring hatch from the eggs after coming out of the mothers' bodies.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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Arizona and New Mexico MountainsStates
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ArizonaAbout the Striped Plateau Lizard
When is the Striped Plateau Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Striped Plateau Lizard peaks from April to August.
Where does the Striped Plateau Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Arizona.