Elgaria kingii Gray, 1838

Common and Scientific Names

The Madrean alligator lizard, scientifically named Elgaria kingii Gray, 1838, is also commonly called King's alligator lizard, and is known as el lagarto de montaña in Mexican Spanish. It is a species of lizard belonging to the family Anguidae.

General Distribution

This species is native to the southwestern United States and the adjacent area of northwestern Mexico.

Detailed Range

Within this range, Elgaria kingii occurs from southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico in the United States, south through Mexico to Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, southeastern Zacatecas, and southwestern Aguascalientes.

Habitat Types

Elgaria kingii can be found in a variety of habitat types, which include desert, grassland, shrubland, and forest.

Reproduction Mode

This species reproduces via oviparity.