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Northern Alligator Lizard

Elgaria coerulea

Description:

small sleek grey and brown. Smaller head then some other varieties of Alligator lizards. short legs and stout body. No distinct pattern on back. More like spotted. Tolerates colder weather

Habitat:

Brushy, rocky forested areas. Retaining walls, rock piles, wooded areas.

Notes:

Spotted under a rock near my son's house.

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2 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

lovely pics!i like the third one, especially.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

nice find!

Jellis
Spotted by
Jellis

Shelton, Washington, USA

Spotted on Sep 3, 2008
Submitted on Jun 12, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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