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Southwest Reptiles and Amphibians


Sceloporus tristichus - Plateau Fence Lizard
(Northern Plateau Lizard)

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Formerly Sceloporus undulatus tristichus - Southern Plateau Lizard - a subspecies of the Eastern Fence Lizard
(Plateau Fence Lizard)

Adult male, Coconino County, Arizona
Adult male, Coconino County, Arizona
Adult, Coconino County, Arizona
On a Spring day in Washington County, Utah, a male plateau lizard moves up the branch where another male is sitting (left) they begin fighting and leap to the ground (center) and when the dust settles, the victor returns to his location on the branch (right).
Adult, Coconino County, Arizona
Adult, Coconino County, Arizona
Adult, Coconino County, Arizona
Adult, Coconino County, Arizona
Adult, Coconino County, Arizona
Adult, Coconino County, Arizona
 
Adult, Washington County, Utah
Juvenile, Washington County, Utah
Habitat
Habitat, Coconino County, Arizona
Habitat, Coconino County, Arizona
Habitat, Coconino County, Arizona
Adult, basking in habitat,
Coconino County, Arizona

Habitat, Washington County, Utah Habitat, Washington County, Utah
Short Video
   
  Two male plateau lizards battle for territory in Washington County, Utah. The victor returns to his tree branch and does a few puch-ups. You can also see photos of them above.  
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