western alligator lizards

genus Elgaria

Member of alligator lizards (subfamily Gerrhonotinae)
lizards (suborder Sauria)
reptiles (class Reptilia)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

There are no other wild species of this genus in the bay area.

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Juveniles may be mistaken for skinks. More ID tips are on California Herps.

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2 observed taxons / 1 unobserved taxon / 2 keys

Chris’s observations: 9 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Big Basin SP: 2
• Almaden Quicksilver CP
• Coal Mine Ridge Nature Preserve
• Dry Creek Pioneer RP
• Henry Coe SP
• Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills
• La Honda Creek OSP
• Santa Teresa CP

Months:

• Apr.: 4
• May: 2
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 0
• Aug.: 0
• Sep.: 1
• Oct.: 1
• Nov.: 0
• Dec.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist