Southern alligator lizard - Wikipedia
The southern alligator lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) is a common species of lizard in the family Anguidae.
Southern Alligator Lizard - Animalia
The Southern alligator lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) is a common species of lizard native to the Pacific coast of North America. There are five recognized subspecies which live in a variety of …
Identifying Alligator Lizards in California
Alligator lizards are found in almost any natural habitat in California (except most of the deserts and very high elevations.) They can be fairly large in size. Active during daylight, they are …
Alligator lizard | Ground-dwelling, Egg-laying, Tropical | Britannica
Alligator lizards are found from southern British Columbia and the northwestern United States through Mexico and Central America to Panama. Abronia, Barisia, and Mesaspis are largely …
Southern Alligator Lizard - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 7, 2021 · Alligator lizards do not typically bask in the sun out in the open or on top of a rock like many other lizard species. They seem to prefer sunny spots with some cover nearby. This …
5 Alligator Lizards in the United States! (ID Guide)
If you’ve ever seen a photo of a baby alligator, you will immediately know how Alligator Lizards got their name! These small, thick-bodied lizards with long tails look just like shrunken-down …
Southern Alligator Lizard - Burke Museum
Southern alligator lizards are large rough-scaled lizards with short limbs and a long tail. Their body can be up to 5.6 inches long and their tail is about twice its body length. Their back is brown …
Elgaria multicarinata (Southern Alligator Lizard) - CCGP
Feb 27, 2025 · This group of lizards satisfy the combination of broad habitat generalist and narrow endemic conservation target of the CCGP. In addition, E. multicarinata is the most urban …
Northern alligator lizard - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Alligator lizards are the only lizards in Washington with rectangular scales. If you see this species, please share your observation using the WDFW wildlife reporting form. Providing detailed …
Southern Alligator Lizard: Habitat, Diet, and Behavior Facts - Nahf
Sep 4, 2025 · Learn fun facts about the southern alligator lizard: habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation in this easy-to-read guide for nature lovers and students.