Side Blotched Lizard
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The blotch on the side refers to the black spot behind the front leg of the lizard, visible in the top picture. That mark is a good field identification clue for a lizard that can otherwise resemble a Sagebrush lizard.
They are a very common desert species. The Uta genus was named for Utah, the state where they were first discovered.
© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels