Panamint alligator lizard
| Panamint Alligator Lizard | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Anguimorpha |
| Family: | Anguidae |
| Genus: | Elgaria |
| Species: | E. panamintina
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| Binomial name | |
| Elgaria panamintina (Stebbins, 1958)
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| Synonyms | |
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Gerrhonotus panamintus Stebbins, 1958 | |
The Panamint alligator lizard (Elgaria panamintina) is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.
Distribution
[edit | edit source]Elgaria panamintina is endemic to California, from 2,500–7,513 feet (762–2,290 m) in the desert mountain ranges of Inyo and Mono Counties. They include the Panamint Range of Death Valley National Park, the Inyo Mountains, the White Mountains, and the Coso Mountains.[2]
Description
[edit | edit source]They are 3+5⁄8–6 inches (92–152 mm) long from snout to vent. The tail length on this species is usually longer than the body.[citation needed]
This species is also known to be quite aggressive and bites when threatened.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ Californiaherps . accessed 04.12.2012
External links
[edit | edit source]- Californiaherps.com: Elgaria panamintina — Panamint Alligator Lizard
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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