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Possibly a Common Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana), White Rocks Loop Trail, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada
This little one stopped me on my way home, to warn me that a train was coming, if I wanted to watch it.
I did...
Came across a good few lizards on the shore of Islas Lobos de Tierra, Peru. In 1863 the island was estimated to have guano deposits of almost 7 million metric tons, which were then exploited without any control. The number proved to be an overestimate and today that wealth has almost disappeared and the little remaining guano does not have the same quality as before.
The climate of this island is very warm and is home to birds like Kelp gulls, boobies (Blue-footed, Nazca, and Peruvian), and Guanay cormorants. The last two species were of great importance during the heyday of guano. Lobos de Tierra Island owes its name to its proximity to the coast and the presence of otariids.
Islas Lobos de Tierra is a Peruvian island situated 19 km from the mainland close to the Illescas Peninsula and the boundary between the departments of Piura and Lambayeque regions. Its area is 16 km², its approximate length is 10 km, and its approximate width is 3 km.
If you keep your eyes open, and know where to look, you'll eventually see how many lizards there are here.
I'm new at IDing herps and have only one fieldguide (and the web pics). Please feel free to comment on any shaky IDs... Lou
100_0055e; Common Sagebrush Lizard;