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Baja California Collared Lizard vs. Desert Collared Lizard

Their records meet on the east side of the Peninsular Ranges and the desert mountains. A: Two black collars, the rear one broken on the back in the Baja California Collared Lizard; two black collars, both crossing the back in the Desert Collared Lizard. B: Narrow pale crossbars made of white spots on dark in the Baja California Collared Lizard; pale spots scattered evenly, no crossbars in the Desert Collared Lizard. Range decides most of the time: the Baja California Collared lives on the desert side of the Peninsular Ranges.

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Baja California Collared Lizard

Crotaphytus vestigium

Desert Collared Lizard

Crotaphytus bicinctores
Baja California Collared Lizard vs. Desert Collared Lizard: comparison sheet with the differences marked

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