Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Long nosed Leopard Lizard

Gambelia Wislizenii

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

29.7174, -95.7636

Field Notes

Description:

A stout lizard that is very aggressive towards other reptiles. Has orangish red spots on the sides and brown spots everywhere. Has an unmistakably long tail and is not very fast compared to a whiptail. One king of the lizards.

Habitat:

Brush and cacti for shelter. May be seen basking on roads or walkways. Is strictly diurnal.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Biodiversity of Texas
Mission
Herps of Texas
Photographed
PublishedMarch 17, 2016

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies