Brown Lizard

Gerrhonotus liocephalus, (Wieg.)

Colouration: Above, the colour is greenish-brown, with wavy, dark cross-bands, bordered with white spots. In the soft patch of skin above the fold, are usually black spots or rings. With the majority of specimens there is a yellowish streak extending from below the eye to the angle of the mouth.
Distribution: In the United States, this species occurs only in western Texas. In Mexico, it is widely distributed.

Size and outlines similar to preceding species, but the scalation is different. Eight to ten rows of scales on the back are strongly keeled. The scales of the sides are smooth.

Like the other allied species, it exhibits considerable variation of colour and scalation, but the differences noted in a large series of specimens are not sufficient to warrant varietal names.