Madrean alligator lizard
A species of Western alligator lizards Scientific name : Elgaria kingii Genus : Western alligator lizards
Madrean alligator lizard, A species of Western alligator lizards
Scientific name: Elgaria kingii
Genus: Western alligator lizards
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Description General Info
Description
The Madrean alligator lizard (Elgaria kingii ) is a species of anguid lizard endemic to the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Madrean alligator lizard primarily feeds on small invertebrates such as insects and spiders. Its diet also includes slugs, which help maintain a balanced nutrition, and occasional fruits, providing supplemental vitamins.
Appearance
Madrean alligator lizard is a medium-sized lizard, exhibiting smooth and shiny scales. It sports a primarily olive-green color with dark blotches and a cream or yellowish ventral side. Noteworthy features include its stout body, pointed head, and a distinctive tail which tapers to a rounded point. While there are no significant variances between genders, maturing individuals exhibit a shift towards darker, more blotchy coloration.
Behavior
Madrean alligator lizard is primarily diurnal, spending daytime hours actively hunting arthropods by flipping rocks and rubble. They exhibit territorial behavior, often defending their home range which includes foraging and basking sites. Socially, madrean alligator lizard are generally solitary except during mating season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anguid lizards Species
Madrean alligator lizard 
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