Species profile
Granite Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus orcutti
Identify Granite Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus orcutti) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Granite Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus orcutti) is an IUCN Least Concern reptile with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 5,836 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in California.
Notable details
- Males display vivid blue and purple belly patches to attract mates and intimidate rivals.
- Adults typically reach 9 inches (23 cm) in total length.
- Endemic to rocky granite outcrops in Southern California and Baja California.
- They bask on sun-warmed boulders to regulate body temperature throughout the day.
- They feed primarily on insects, spiders, and occasionally smaller lizards.
Where Granite Spiny Lizard are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Granite Spiny Lizard
Background
The granite spiny lizard (Sceloporus orcutti) is a species of phrynosomatid lizard.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Granite Spiny Lizard article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Granite Spiny Lizard?
Granite Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus orcutti) is an IUCN Least Concern reptile with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Granite Spiny Lizard?
Granite Spiny Lizard is Sceloporus orcutti.
Is Granite Spiny Lizard regulated for fishing?
Yes — Granite Spiny Lizard has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Granite Spiny Lizard?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Granite Spiny Lizard along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.