Journal and species accounts, v1347
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Hankel, James 1975 Journal Mexico trip May 1200 hrs and an as-of-now unidentified species of similar (cont'd) proportions with scale-like keels arranged in rows, a yellowish iris to the center (both sexes) and a black axillary spot (♂'s only). The two individuals (both caught by Sam S.) were found in the open area adjacent to boulders at the edge of the oak forest. The larger species group was comprised of a large jarrovii-type lizard with a dark nuchal ring bordered posteriorly with white. ♂'s had a bright-blue throat patch and ventral belly patches with a green dorsum. This species was found predominantly on exposed boulders and rock outcrops and fence rows. The second large species that had large, mucronate dorsal scales. They were shorter-stoutier than the previous species. General coloration was grayish with 2 light dorso-lateral stripes. The ventral was light with 4 or 5 broad dark longitudinal throat stripes and some dark flecking posteriorly. ♂'s had a greenish belly patches on the belly and either side of the throat. This species was found both on trees and exposed boulders. Approximately 2½ hrs were spent at this locality. Continuing on Mex Hwy 80 we