Carson now Reader Nick Wilson was able to catch these amazing photos of a Great Basin Collared Lizard spotted just north of Centennial Park on July 29 in Carson City.
According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the Great Basin Collared Lizard, or Crotaphytus bicinctores, is considered a Priority Species in Nevada.
The Great Basin Collard Lizard is a medium-sized lizard that is easily identified by the black rings around its neck. These two black collars surround a lighter collar at the base of the neck.
The rest of its body is olive-brown to gray with many lighter spots along the back. The spots continue down the back and onto the tail, where they form a reticulated pattern. The belly is usually white or lighter colored than the rest of the body.
Have you spotted one of these fascinating and fancy-spotted fellas in the area? Let us know!
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