UTA

genus of New World lizards of the family Iguanidae. The seven species that have been described occur in the southwestern United States and in adjacent regions of Mexico. The side-blotched lizard, or ground uta (Uta stansburiana), is found as far north as Washington state. Uta species range in length from 10 to 27 cm (4 to 11 inches). They are usually dull-coloured; the males of some species have a blue throat and abdomen. These lizards are climbers and are commonly found on bushes and large rocks.