Northern alligator lizard is a long-bodied lizard found in the west coast of North America. The lizard is medium-sized and there are four recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Sauria |
| Infraorder |
Anguimorpha |
| Family |
Anguidae |
| Subfamily |
Gerrhonotinae |
| Genus |
Elgaria |
| Scientific Name |
Elgaria coerulea |
| Length |
Around 27.5 cm |
| Color |
Brownish often with dark patches that sometimes forms into bands; light gray belly with dark eyes |
| Distribution |
Southern British Columbia, Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, Oregon, central California |
| Habitat |
Forested habitats, montane chaparral |
| Diet |
Crickets, mealworms, moths, small lizards |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates during winter in rock cracks or logs |
| Breeding Season |
April – May |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size |
Up to 15 |
| Reproductive Age |
32 to 44 months |
| Average Lifespan |
Around 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Elgaria Coerulea
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Northern Alligator Lizard Diet
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Northern Alligator Lizard Care Sheet
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Northern Alligator Lizard Care
