species 880 observations

Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard

Uma scoparia

Field notes

The Mojave fringe-toed lizard (Uma scoparia) is a species of medium-sized, white or grayish, black-spotted diurnal lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is adapted to arid climates and is most commonly found in sand dunes within the Mojave Desert. Fringe-toed lizards are characterized by their fringed scales on their hind toes which make locomotion in loose sand possible.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided