Northern Alligator Lizard
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 |
Northern Alligator Lizard Pictures Gallery
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Elgaria Coerulea
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Northern Alligator Lizard Baby
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Northern Alligator Lizard Habitat
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Northern Alligator Lizard
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Northern Alligator Lizards
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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
Published on October 16th 2016 by staff under Lizards.
Article was last reviewed on 4th June 2019.