Desert Collared Lizard vs. Common Sagebrush Lizard

Both live in southern Idaho. The Desert Collared Lizard has two black collars across the neck, a big broad head and tiny grainy scales; the Common Sagebrush Lizard has small spiny back scales, rusty orange in the armpit and a black bar on the shoulder. A: Desert Collared Lizard, two black collars across the neck; Common Sagebrush Lizard, rusty orange in the armpit and a black bar on the shoulder; no blotch behind the leg. B: Desert Collared Lizard, tiny, grain-like scales; Common Sagebrush Lizard, small, keeled, spiny scales. C: Desert Collared Lizard, small pale spots and crossbars; Common Sagebrush Lizard, pale stripes along the sides with dark blotches between.

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