Panamint alligator lizard
Panamint Alligator Lizard | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Anguidae |
Genus: | Elgaria |
Species: | E. panamintina
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Binomial name | |
Elgaria panamintina (Stebbins, 1958)
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Synonyms | |
Gerrhonotus panamintus Stebbins, 1958 |
The Panamint alligator lizard (Elgaria panamintina) is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.
Distribution[]
Elgaria panamintina is endemic to California, from 2,500–7,513 feet (762–2,290 m) in the desert mountain ranges of Inyo and Mono Counties. They include the Panamint Range of Death Valley National Park, the Inyo Mountains, the White Mountains, and the Coso Mountains.[2]
Description[]
They are 3⅝—6 inches (9.2—15.2 cm) long from snout to vent. The tail length on this species is amazingly long—usually longer than the body.
This species is also known to be quite aggressive and bites when threatened.
References[]
- ^ Hammerson, G.A. (2007). "Elgaria panamintina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T40792A10355592. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T40792A10355592.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Californiaherps . accessed 04.12.2012
External links[]
- Californiaherps.com: Elgaria panamintina — Panamint Alligator Lizard
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Categories:
- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Anguids
- Endemic fauna of California
- Fauna of the Mojave Desert
- Lizards of North America
- Reptiles of the United States
- Panamint Range
- Inyo Mountains
- White Mountains (California)
- Reptiles described in 1958
- Lizard stubs