fence lizard

• Nom vernaculaire donné à plusieurs espèces de lézards épineux du genre Sceloporus, communs en Amérique du Nord, reconnaissables à leurs écailles rugueuses et à leur habitude de se chauffer au soleil sur les clôtures ou les rondins.

A common name for several species of spiny lizards in the genus Sceloporus, typically found in North America, known for their rough scales and basking on fences or logs.

1. Eastern Fence LizardB2formalamerican

   A common species of lizard (Sceloporus undulatus) found in the eastern and central United States, known for its spiny scales and habit of basking on fences and logs.

   Lézard des palissades

   • The eastern fence lizard is often seen sunning itself on wooden fences.
   • Fence lizards have a distinctive blue patch on their throat and belly.
   • During the summer, fence lizards are active and easy to spot in open woodlands.