California Legless Lizard
Often mistaken for a snake, the California Legless Lizards are lizards that do not have limbs. These are burrowing reptiles that are found in parts of California and adjacent areas.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Anniellidae |
| Genus | Anniella |
| Species | A. pulchra |
| Scientific Name | Anniellapulchra |
| Length | Around 7 inches (18 cm) |
| Coloration | Silvery scales on the dorsal side and yellow on the ventral |
| Distribution | From Contra Costa County in northern California to Baja California in the south |
| Habitat | In humid regions, sandy soils, leaf litter, sand dunes along the coast |
| Diet | Mostly arthropods like beetles, larval insects, termites, ants, spiders, etc. |
| Breeding Season | early spring to July |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 4 young |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on February 28th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
