Herpetofauna: One Life's List

Sceloporus orcutti
Granite Spiny Lizard

Baja Norte', Mexico
April 4, 2012

Impressive large lizard seen on a number of rock outcrops.  The males were nearly a solid black color typically.

The orcutti below was found in the San Jacinto Mountains in southern California, at around 5000 feet.