Southern alligator lizard

Southern alligator lizard
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Anguidae
Genus: Elgaria
Species:
E. multicarinata
Binomial name
Elgaria multicarinata
(Blainville, 1835)
Synonyms
  • Cordylus (Gerrhonotus) multi-carinatus Blainville, 1835
  • Gerrhonotus multicarinatus (Blainville, 1835)

The southern alligator lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) is a common species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to the Pacific coast of North America.[1][2] 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.[2][3] In dry climates, it is likely to be found in moist areas or near streams.[2] There are five recognized subspecies.

  1. ^ a b Hammerson, G.A.; Hollingsworth, B. (2007). "Elgaria multicarinata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T63703A12707115. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63703A12707115.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Summary - Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) Fact Sheet". San Diego Zoo Factsheets. San Diego Zoo. December 11, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
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