A Survey of the Herpetofauna of the Comanche National Grasslands in Southeastern
Colorado
Appendix 7:
Photographs of selected habitat and species of amphibians and
reptiles observered during the 1995-1997 field seasons
Red-lipped prairie lizard (Sceloporus undulatus erythrocheilus).
This large female is gravid and was found in loose shale outcrops in
the northern section of the Comanche National Grasslands. Prairie lizards
may be common on rock outcrops or around woodpiles in shortgrass prairie.
Great plains skink (Eumeces obsoletus). This species appears
to be most common in sandy areas along drainages. Neonates and juveniles
are dark brown to black with blue tails.