The San Diegan Legless Lizard resembles a snake, lacking limbs and having a smooth, shiny body that is typically brown or tan. A memorable fact is that they are burrowers, spending much of their time underground.
Habitat
Sandy soils and coastal scrub.
Diet
Insects and small invertebrates.
How common
Rare
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