Monrovia Canyon Park - San Diego Alligator Lizard
(Elgaria multicarinata webbii)
Encountered this lizard while hiking on the Waterfall Trail. Note the "unbroken" tail on this specimen.
Many Alligator Lizards of this age have lost their
tails (a defensive reflex) and regenerated them at least once.
Click here for a closeup photo of another specimen seen on the trail.
Closeup of another San Diego Alligator Lizard, on the Monrovia Canyon Waterfall Trail, crawling among the leaf litter next to the trail.
