Eastern Fence Lizard
Sceloporus undulatus

Common Name:	Eastern Fence Lizard
Scientific Name:	Sceloporus undulatus
Etymology:
Genus:	Sceloporus is derived from the Greek word scelos meaning "leg" and the Latin word porus meaning "hole", referring to the pronounced femoral pores found in this group of lizards.
Species:	undulatus is from the Latin words undulatus meaning "wave" the tus suffix means "pertaining to", in reference to the dark wavy lines on the dorsum.
Subspecies:
Average Length:	4 - 7.2 in. (10 - 18.4 cm)
Virginia Record Length:	7.5 in. (19 cm)
Record length:	7.5 in. (19 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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Page Co.	Surry Co.			Pulaski Co.	Douthat State Park Male with blue sides
Adult Male Campbell Co.	Adult Male Campbell Co.