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Plateau Fence Lizard

Sceloporus tristichus

The Plateau Fence Lizard is a small, colorful lizard that loves to bask in the sun. It has beautiful blue and gray patterns on its body, making it easy to spot in its rocky home.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Plateau Fence Lizard has a rough, spiny body, typically gray or brown, with faint dark wavy patterns. Males display vibrant blue patches on their throat and sides, distinguishing them from duller females and blending them into rocky surroundings.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyPhrynosomatidaeGenusSceloporus
Plateau Fence Lizard
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Plateau Fence Lizard

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Each baby lizard hatches from a soft, leathery egg buried underground!

Males do tiny push-ups to show off and warn other lizards to stay away!

These sun-loving lizards often bask on warm rocks to get their energy!

They use their keen eyesight to spot tiny insects from far away!

Special abilities

Ability

Chameleon Cloak

Plateau Fence Lizard can change the shade of its skin because it helps them blend perfectly into rocks or bark, hiding from hungry birds.

Ability

Burst of Boost

Plateau Fence Lizard can sprint away in a flash because of powerful leg muscles that help them quickly escape dangerous predators.

Ability

Decoy Tail

Plateau Fence Lizard has a special tail that can break off, wiggling on its own, because it helps distract predators while the lizard runs to safety.

Measurements & details

Length
10-18 cm
Weight
0.004-0.01 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
20 km/h
Clutch Size
3-10
Incubation
45-60 days

Diet & Feeding

These small lizards are insectivores, mostly munching on bugs and spiders they find.

Primary Foods

  • ants
  • beetles
  • grasshoppers
  • spiders
  • crickets

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

a quick snake predator

eaten by

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

a keen-eyed bird of prey

eats

Silky Ant

Formica fusca

a common insect prey source

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch lizards from a distance and don't try to catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Plateau Fence Lizard?

10-18 cm

How much does Plateau Fence Lizard weigh?

0.004-0.01 kg

How long does Plateau Fence Lizard live?

2-5 years

How fast can Plateau Fence Lizard move?

20 km/h

What does Plateau Fence Lizard eat?

These small lizards are insectivores, mostly munching on bugs and spiders they find.

Where is Plateau Fence Lizard usually found?

Mountain regions

How does Plateau Fence Lizard hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does Plateau Fence Lizard lay?

3-10

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