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Madrean Alligator Lizard

Elgaria kingii

Across the regions where it's common, the Madrean Alligator Lizard peaks from July to November.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 2 states

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Lizards

Madrean Alligator Lizard

Elgaria kingii

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

The Madrean alligator lizard (Elgaria kingii), also known commonly as King's alligator lizard and el lagarto de montaña in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

E. kingii is found in a variety of habitats including desert, grassland, shrubland, and forest. The species is native to the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
L. Reid · CC BY 4.0

When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

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Arizona and New Mexico Mountains

States

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ArizonaNew Mexico

About the Madrean Alligator Lizard

When is the Madrean Alligator Lizard most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Madrean Alligator Lizard peaks from July to November.

Where does the Madrean Alligator Lizard live?

It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 2 states, including Arizona and New Mexico.