Urosaurus ornatus, commonly known as the ornate tree lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The species is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern …

Jun 4, 2025 · This guide covers 60 unique types of lizards in Texas, complete with detailed descriptions, identification tips

Here are 13 species of lizards that live in trees. Let's learn some facts about them and look at some pictures of each one.

Tree lizards are short-lived, typically surviving less than 3 years, and have an annual adult survivorship of around 11%. These lizards exhibit early maturity, high reproductive effort, and …

Ornate tree lizards are excellent climbers and are often encountered while basking or foraging on walls, fences, and buildings. They are also known for sitting very quietly on logs, boulders, and …

The Ornate tree lizard (Urosaurus ornatus) is a species of lizard adapted to live in hot dry regions of North America. It was formerly called simply the "tree lizard" and has been used to study …

In Arizona it is absent only from the highest peaks and some of the hot, dry, southwestern dune fields. It is found at elevations ranging from near sea level along the Colorado River to about …