The Southern Alligator Lizard is a common lizard of the Pacific Coast with heavily keeled scales and a long tail. It readily bites when handled. Its flexible body folds allow it to squeeze into tight spaces.
Habitat
Chaparral, grassland edges, and oak woodland
Diet
Insects, slugs, small lizards, and mice
How common
Common
Best time to see a Southern Alligator Lizard
The best time to see a Southern Alligator Lizard is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 39,157 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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