Southern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria multicarinata
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 27,144
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The southern alligator lizard is a common species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to the Pacific coast of North America. It ranges from Baja California to the state of Washington and lives in a variety of habitats including grasslands, chaparral, forests, and even urban areas. In dry climates, it is likely to be found in moist areas or near streams. There are five recognized subspecies.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Southern alligator lizard”.