The Madrean Alligator Lizard is a robust lizard with a distinctive pattern of dark stripes and a somewhat flattened body. It is known for its defensive behavior of dropping its tail when threatened.
Habitat
Found in rocky slopes and shrublands.
Diet
Insects and small vertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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