Panamint alligator lizard


The Panamint alligator lizard is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.

Distribution

Elgaria panamintina is endemic to California, from 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.

Description

They are 3⅝—6 inches long from snout to vent. The tail length on this species is amazingly long—usually longer than the body.
This species is also known to be quite aggressive and bites when threatened.