Sierra Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea palmeri)

Created: September 17th, 2008 - 08:04 PM
Last Modified: December 31st, 2009 - 06:01 PM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 18695

Country: United States		State: California	County: Tulare County	Time: 2007-07-05 11:00:00
Qty: 1	Age: Adult	Sex: --	Method: Visual encounter	Habitat: High-elevation meadows in mixed forest
Body Temperature: -----		Air Temperature: -----	Ground Temperature: -----	Humidity: -----
Sky Conditions: Clear		Moon Phase: -----	Elevation: 9000.00ft	Barometric Pressure: -----

Notes

Saw about five alligator lizards while hiking in morning through afternoon, starting at 7800' to around 9500' in elevation. Wasn't paying enough attention, so ID is on elevation alone - but elevation should guarentee that these aren't E. multicarinata. Lizards were typically on trail, scurrying off when approached. Believe we saw a few more on the way back on July 7. No vouchers.