Blue belly lizard is a common species of lizard found in many parts of United States and northern Mexico. It derives its name from having blue ventral abdomen. The species is diurnal.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Phrynosomatidae |
| Genus |
Sceloporus |
| Scientific Name |
Sceloporus occidentalis |
| Other Names |
Western Fence Lizard |
| Length |
Around 21 cm |
| Color |
Sandy or greenish brown to black with black stripes on the backs; belly is bright blue with yellow ventral sides of the limbs; blue patches on the throats which is faint or absent in females and juveniles; the dorsal surface of some male members have iridescent, bright turquoise blue spots |
| Distribution |
California, eastern and southwestern Oregon, southwestern Idaho, western Utah, Nevada, northwestern Baja California, Arizona |
| Habitat |
Grassland, broken chaparral, woodland, sagebrush, coniferous forest, farmland |
| Diet |
Insects like ants and baby crickets, spiders, mealworms, waxworms, earthworms, larger crickets, grasshoppers |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates during winter |
| Predators |
Hawks and other birds, raccoons, foxes, snakes |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
3 to 17 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Around 2 months |
| Reproductive Age |
1 year of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 5 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Sceloporus Occidentalis
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Is it unusual for a blue belly lizard to be seen in lower Alabama?
Not really, but it is more likely that you saw an eastern fence lizard as they are more commonly found in Alabama. And the two species look pretty simialr.