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Texas Alligator Lizard

Gerrhonotus infernalis

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Texas Alligator Lizard (Gerrhonotus infernalis)

The Texas Alligator Lizard is a large, armored lizard with overlapping bony scales resembling alligator skin. It moves slowly through vegetation, using its prehensile tail to grip branches.

Habitat
Rocky mountain slopes, cedar-oak woodland, and rocky canyons in Texas
Diet
Insects, spiders, and small lizards
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Texas Alligator Lizard

The best time to see a Texas Alligator Lizard is August–November, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 910 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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