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Blue Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus serrifer cyanogenys
Sceloporus serrifer cyanogenys
Closely related to the iguana, the blue spiny lizard sports sharp,
pointy scales for defense. It also relies on camouflage to keep from
being seen. When it’s time to win a mate, however, males will show off
their blue throats and underbellies.
Fact file:
Lifespan: 3 to 4 yrs in wild
Ecological Role: Predator
Habitat: Shrubland and rocky hillsides
Diet: Insects
Current Range: Southern Texas to Mexico