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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