The western fence lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis) is a common lizard of California and the surrounding area. Because the ventral abdomen of an adult is characteristically blue, it is also known as the blue-belly.
It is a member of the genus Sceloporus (the spiny lizards).
Read more about Western Fence Lizard: Taxonomy, Identification, Distribution and Habitat, Behavior, Reproduction, Lyme Disease
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