Madrean alligator lizard is a species of lizard belonging to the family Anguidae, found only in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The species is mainly diurnal and crepuscular.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Family |
Anguidae |
| Genus |
Elgaria |
| Scientific Name |
Elgaria kingii |
| Length |
Up to 14 cm (5.5 in) snout to vent length |
| Color |
Tan or gray base color with dark brown to red-brown crossbars on the back |
| Distribution |
Southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico (United States); Mexico |
| Habitat |
Broadleaf riparian corridors, semidesert grassland, interior chaparral, Petran Montane Conifer Forest, woodlands, low valleys, rocky drainages, foothills, canyons, steep slopes |
| Diet |
Insects like grasshoppers, caterpillars, moths; also feed on scorpions |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during late fall and winter |
| Breeding Season |
September – October |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Up to 15 eggs |
| Average Lifespan |
More than 15 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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