Blue belly lizard is a common species of lizard found in many parts of United States and northern Mexico. It derives its name from having blue ventral abdomen. The species is diurnal.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Phrynosomatidae |
| Genus |
Sceloporus |
| Scientific Name |
Sceloporus occidentalis |
| Other Names |
Western Fence Lizard |
| Length |
Around 21 cm |
| Color |
Sandy or greenish brown to black with black stripes on the backs; belly is bright blue with yellow ventral sides of the limbs; blue patches on the throats which is faint or absent in females and juveniles; the dorsal surface of some male members have iridescent, bright turquoise blue spots |
| Distribution |
California, eastern and southwestern Oregon, southwestern Idaho, western Utah, Nevada, northwestern Baja California, Arizona |
| Habitat |
Grassland, broken chaparral, woodland, sagebrush, coniferous forest, farmland |
| Diet |
Insects like ants and baby crickets, spiders, mealworms, waxworms, earthworms, larger crickets, grasshoppers |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates during winter |
| Predators |
Hawks and other birds, raccoons, foxes, snakes |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
3 to 17 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Around 2 months |
| Reproductive Age |
1 year of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 5 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Sceloporus Occidentalis
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