Graphic Spiny Lizard

Range

Found throughout central Mexico with an extension of range into deep south Texas.

Habitats

Most often found living on or around mesquite trees in dry or semi-arid regions.

Identification

A well-camouflaged lizard with rough scales that is primarily shades of brown and grey with some dark markings. It has 3-6 jagged dark cross bars on its back, resembling rough tree bark. There are also thin bars on its legs and tail. They grow to a total length of 4-7 inches, with a tail slightly longer than the body.

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