Gambelia wislizenii

Gambelia wislizenii, the longnose leopard lizard

 

 

Taxonomy: Tetrapoda: Amniota: Squamata: Reptilia: Iguania: Iguanidae: Phrynosomatinae

 

 

Photo by G. Nafis, taken from http://www.californiaherps.com/lizards/pages/g.wislizenii.html

 

Identification:The leopard lizard is a fairly large species (up to 384 mm total length; Nussbaum et al. 1983) with a distinct, robust head. It is covered in tiny, granular scales, so that its skin feels smooth to the touch. Lizards have fairly long legs and a long tail. Females are larger than males. Coloration is light grey with darker spots on the dorsal surface. Females will develop orange spots on their sides and tail when gravid.

 

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References:

Nussbaum, R.A., E.D. Brodie, and R.M. Storm.  1983.  Amphibians and Reptiles of the Pacific Northwest.  University of Idaho Press, Moscow, Idaho, USA.

 

Created by Luke J. Harmon