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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