Elgaria is a genus of New World lizards in the family Anguidae. Their common name is western alligator lizards. [1] . There are seven species in the genus. Species in the genus Elgaria are distributed in western North America, from Mexico to Canada. [2] There are seven species: [2]

The southern alligator lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) is a common species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to the Pacific coast of North America. [1] [2] It ranges from Baja California to the state of Washington and lives in a variety of habitats including grasslands, chaparral, forests, and even urban areas.

The northern alligator lizard (Elgaria coerulea) is a species of medium-sized lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to the North American west coast.

Alligator lizards, genus Elgaria, are members of the family Anguidae, a family of lizards found in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are characterized by a thick rounded body with short limbs and long tail.

The generic term “Elgaria,” which makes up the scientific name for the Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata), is believed to be named for an “Elgar,” a pun on “alligator.” “ Multicarinata ” is a term referring to the keeled scales of these lizards.

The Southern alligator lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) is a common species of lizard native to the Pacific coast of North America. There are five recognized subspecies which live in a variety of habitats.

Alligator lizards, genus Elgaria, are members of the family Anguidae, a family of lizards found in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are characterized by a thick rounded body with short limbs and long tail.

Alligator lizards, genus Elgaria, are members of the family Anguidae, a family of lizards found in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are characterized by a slim body with short limbs and long tail.

The southern alligator lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) is a common species of lizard native to the Pacific coast of North America. It ranges from Baja California to the state of Washington and lives in a variety of habitats including grasslands, chaparral, forests, and even urban areas.

The northern alligator lizard (Elgaria coerulea) is a species of medium-sized lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to the North American west coast.