NPSpecies

Data Source: Graham 2000, Bibkey #141329 and Hammerson 2005, Bibkey #591177

Data Source: Hammerson 2005, Bibkey #591177

Data Source: Hammerson 2005, Bibkey #591177

Park Species Detail: Graham lists this species as K: K= known to occur in park based on personal observation or recent, reliable record. per Hammerson (2005): McCoy (1966) stated that this lizard is rare in BLCA. Myron Chase (BLCA Resource Management specialist, pers. comm., 2004) stated he observed them on rare occasions toward the west end of the park. A museum specimen was verified from the University of Colorado Museum (#13684, collected 17 August 1957 by Beidleman and Hamilton). While I conducted intensive searches, I did not detect this species which appears to be at best, a rarity in BLCA. However, these lizards easily can be overlooked in areas where they do indeed occur, so I assume they still occur in BLCA. The population probably has been depleted as a result of casual collection by tourists in frequently visited areas at rim overlooks, the open areas of which provide favorable habitat for this species., Park Species Data Source: Graham 2000, Bibkey #141329