
Western Fence Lizard
No blue on the throat or belly indicate that this is likely either a female or juvenile. Fascinating little fact - the presence of these lizards can indicate that the area will have less Lyme disease. Their blood contains a substance that kills lyme bacteria. The ticks that feed on the lizards have their guts cleared of lyme bacteria so that they are no longer carriers.

The western fence lizard is a common lizard of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Northern Mexico, and the surrounding area. As the ventral abdomen of an adult is characteristically blue, it is also known as the blue-belly.