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Scientific Name
Elgaria multicarinata
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Elgaria multicarinata (Blainville, 1835)
Park
Death Valley National Park (DEVA)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Southern Alligator Lizard
Park Synonyms
Gerrhonotus multicarinatus, Elgaria multicarinata webbii
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Autarchoglossa |
| Family | Anguidae |
| Subfamily | Gerrhonotinae |
| Genus | Elgaria |
| Species | Elgaria multicarinata |
Occurrence
Present
Nativeness
Non-native
Nativeness Notes
These animals are more closely related to coastal S CA pop's, rather than nearby (Sierra Nevada) pop's. This pop. have resulted from an introduction, via importation along with ornamental plants brougth from the Los Angeles area in the early 1900's.; Data Source: Genetic analysis of tissue samples by Tod Reeder (SDSU). Could be a pest of affecting native species.
Abundance
Unknown
Abundance Notes
Two individuals were found in the Scotty's Castle area in 2002 (NPS I&M program reptile inventory).
Management Tags
-
Management Priority
Because this population appears to be introduced, it should be monitored for potential negative effects on other native species
Seasonality Tags
- Resident
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
1
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
TBP (USGS-CPFS)
Created Date
2/7/2003 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
aloar@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
5/23/2014 1:18:28 PM
Notes
Park Species Detail: Voucher specimen collected in 2002 (I&M program, 2002 reptile inventory) will be added to database at end of project., Park Species Data Source: NPS I&M program (2002 reptile surveys); Persons & Nowak 2006 (654476): Title from DVD: FinalReport_DEVA_AmphibRept_May2006.doc. Exploitation Concern Details: Not likely to be collected for the pet trade. Local List Details: Crother, B. I. (ed.). 2008. Scientific and Standard English Names of Amphibians and Reptiles of North America North of Mexico, pp. 1–84. SSAR Herpetological Circular 37. Online at http://www.ssarherps.org/pages/comm_names/Index.php (last accessed December 10, 2013).
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA)
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (JODA)
Manzanar National Historic Site (MANZ)
Pinnacles National Park (PINN)
Point Reyes National Seashore (PORE)
Presidio of San Francisco (PRSF)
Redwood National Park (REDW)
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI)
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (WHIS)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA)
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (JODA)
Manzanar National Historic Site (MANZ)
Pinnacles National Park (PINN)
Point Reyes National Seashore (PORE)
Presidio of San Francisco (PRSF)
Redwood National Park (REDW)
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI)
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (WHIS)
