Mountain Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus jarrovii) Arizona - Sunning on rock Also called Yarrow Lizard

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Mountain Spiny Lizard Sceloporus jarrovii Chiricahua Mountains Arizona Also called Yarrow Spiny Lizard A mountain species attracted to rocky canyons and hillsides Frequents open oak woodland thornsrub and mixed oak and pine forest Mostly above 5000 feet Most often seen perched on boulders or climbing over rocks Live bearing Eats insects and spiders

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