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Southern Alligator Lizard (juvenile)

Elgaria multicarinata

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

My nephew spotted this tiny juvenile Southern Alligator Lizard while we were walking in the Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline trail, Point Richmond, CA. It was only about 3 inches long.

Habitat:

Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline trail, Point Richmond, CA.

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Alligator Lizard (youth)

Elgaria multicarinata

western fence lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

Comments (2)

Ana: I did not see the abdomen. But I think Jim might be correct, the juvenile Elgaria multicarinata photos I have been reviewing look more like the lizard I spotted. Thanks Jim.

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