Haukar, James 1975 Journal Mexico trip 9 May Lead thru the arid desert which would probably not lead us to salamanders. Returning to Gabana we took the road from there S towards the type locality for Pseudoeurycea gabani at We stopped at where a stony wash crosses below the road, as it looked like most likely a nice, shaded area in the vicinity. The slopes were covered with scattered pines, yucca, and mormonita and were essentially absolutely dry. No salamanders were found during the few hours of looking. However, the wash itself was characterized by steep walls of [gypsum - crossed out] gypsum arranged in loose layers with many cavities with many cavities and easily separated. Here were found abundant members of a beautiful Sceloporus species, possibly jarrovi, possibly similar to the colorful large species at the Ciudad del May locality. M's were bright green above (especially head and tail) sometimes coppery on the mid-dorsal back, with a dark, light-edged muclear collar and bright dark blue throat and belly garts. F's were more grayish with a collar. Individuals were found active exposed on the gypsum walls despite the overcast skies and were either shot off or