Panamint alligator lizard
{{Short description|Species of lizard}}
{{Speciesbox
| name = Panamint Alligator Lizard
| status = VU
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| genus = Elgaria
| species = panamintina
| authority = (Stebbins, 1958)
| range_map = Elgaria panamintina distribution.png
| synonyms = Gerrhonotus panamintus Stebbins, 1958|status_ref={{cite iucn |author=Hammerson, G.A. |date=2007 |title=Elgaria panamintina |volume=2007 |page=e.T40792A10355592 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T40792A10355592.en |access-date=15 November 2021}}}}
The Panamint alligator lizard (Elgaria panamintina) is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.
Distribution
Elgaria panamintina is endemic to California, from {{convert|2500|-|7513|ft|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.[http://www.californiaherps.com/lizards/pages/e.panamintina.html Californiaherps] . accessed 04.12.2012
Description
They are {{convert|3+5/8|-|6|in}} long from snout to vent. The tail length on this species is usually longer than the body.{{cn|date=September 2024}}
This species is also known to be quite aggressive and bites when threatened.{{cn|date=September 2024}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.californiaherps.com/lizards/pages/e.panamintina.html Californiaherps.com: Elgaria panamintina — Panamint Alligator Lizard]
- [http://www.iucnredlist.org IUCN Red List of Threatened Species]
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Category:Endemic fauna of California
Category:Fauna of the Mojave Desert
Category:Lizards of North America
Category:Reptiles of the United States
Category:White Mountains (California)
Category:Reptiles described in 1958
Category:Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
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