See a Long-tailed Brush Lizard

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These small lizards blend into their surroundings well, so don’t be surprised if you miss them. Growing up to 2.6 inches, including its head and torso, the long-tailed brush lizard’s tail can be as twice as long as its body. They can be either pale gray or tan in color. The long-tailed brush lizard has a fairly small range--primarily residing in low areas of the Sonoran and Mohave deserts. You can often find them in sandy areas with creosote bushes and trees. Tolerant of high heats, during the middle of the day, you will often see these lizards basking in the sun or foraging around for insects, spiders, and even plants sometimes. Right when you think you’ve got one spotted, your eyes might deceive you into thinking the long-tailed brush lizard isn’t there anymore. When this lizard is threatened, it often lines itself up with a branch, remains motionless, and relies on its coloring to make itself “invisible.”

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