Field notes, v1502
Page 577
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Murray 1948 Chenodophorus hyperythrus Apr 24 San Fernando Mission, 1500ft, Baja California Shot one under the mesquites in the valley – thick growth with cow paths running through it and the lizard was along one of them. The area was not far from where the desert of the hillside met the mesquites, yet near the extensive ponds with salicornia and salsely. (see journal) Moved in slow jerky movements under the brush. Did not run when approached. May 14 4 mi N La Paz, S.L., Baja Calif. Saw several on the rocky hillside here. Each would run a short distance if much startled, then go about its business seemingly oblivious of my presence. They were continually on the moves, walking with jerky, “nervous” movements, poking their noses under rocks, leaves and other objects in rapid succession, and bobbing their heads here and there with quick motions.