The Northern Alligator Lizard is a long-bodied, short-limbed lizard of the Pacific Northwest. It moves with a snake-like motion and is cold-tolerant, active in cool, cloudy weather. It bites hard when handled.
Habitat
Moist forests, rocky meadows, and brushy hillsides
Diet
Insects, spiders, ticks, and small vertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Northern Alligator Lizard
The best time to see a Northern Alligator Lizard is March–July, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 10,099 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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