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Panamint Alligator Lizard
Elgaria panamintina
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAnguidae (Glass and Alligator Lizards)
- GenusElgaria (Western Alligator Lizards)
- SpeciesElgaria panamintina (Panamint Alligator Lizard)
About the Panamint Alligator Lizard
The Panamint alligator lizard (Elgaria panamintina) is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family. 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.
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. This species is also known to be quite aggressive and bites when threatened. Californiaherps.com: Elgaria panamintina — Panamint Alligator Lizard
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Recent sightings of Panamint Alligator Lizard in Death Valley National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death Valley National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.