I *think* this is a collared lizard, but its coloration is so different that I’m not completely sure. Maybe it’s a female? It has a touch of turquoise at its throat, and the size is the same as other collared lizards I’ve seen, but it’s certainly unique.
After skittering out from under my hiking feet, it rested in the shade of a juniper tree for a fair bit of time and allowed me several moments of clicking with the hope of getting at least one in-focus image. This is a vertical crop of a horizontal original frame, and with the long lens, I was well back from it.
It cannot be said that I know a thing about reptiles, but I adore these lizards as much as our little “horned” friends!
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
This looks like a collared lizard, TJ. Maybe he is a she considering the more muted colors. Either way, he / she is beautiful! I love seeing these guys.
I think it must be a female, though it doesn’t look a lot like the pix online. 🙂
What a unique looking little lizard!
I don’t think I’ve seen one with those markings before!
Beautiful!
She’s amazing. 🙂
A little more color in the basin !
Loving the variety of your photos:)
This spring is full of wonders around every bend! I’m loving the variety!
He’s beautiful.
I love those face stripes!