Southern Alligator Lizard

Southern Alligator Lizard Species Profile
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Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)
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Southern Alligator Lizard
Subspecies I've seen:
California Alligator Lizard
E. m. multicarinata ...

The Southern Alligator Lizard's range extends from the state of Washington to central Baja California.

This video shows how a Southern alligator lizard's tail thrashes around after it has been dropped to distract a predator.

The Southern alligator lizard (Gerrhonotus multicarinatus) may grasp its hind foot in its jaws when caught. This has been suggested to prevent snakes from swallowing them, since they cannot find an end to start down their throats.

Green Arboreal Alligator Lizard - Abronia Graminea
Southern Alligator Lizard - Gerrhonotus multicarinatus ...

See also: Alligator, Lizard, Alligator Lizard, Reptile, Snake