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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Lizards
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Seven species of lizards can be found in the mountains. Some species are more common than others. Common lizards include western fence lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis), side-blotched lizard (Uta stansburiana), western skink (Eumeces skiltonianus), and alligator lizard (Elgaria multicarinata). The coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma coronatum), a California Special Concern species (DFG-CSC), is also regularly observed in the park in the appropriate habitat. Less common are the coastal western whiptail (Cnemidophorus tigris) and silvery legless lizard (Anniella pulchra).
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Click here to download a checklist of the reptiles and amphibians of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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SAMO Lizards (5 Photos)
A picture gallery of the lizards of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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![Long-tailed weasel, Cheeseboro Canyon Long-tailed weasel, Cheeseboro Canyon](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090512052509im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/SAMO_m0lfnu4t_weasel_65x65.jpg) Science & Resource Management Links to the Mediterranean Coast Network Science and Resource Management website. more... | | ![USGS logo USGS logo](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090512052509im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/SAMO_usgs_65x65.jpg) Reptile and Amphibian Field Guide More information on the reptiles and amphibians of coastal Southern California more... | |
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![Charlie Cooke, hereditary Chief of the Chumash played an important role in making sure 85 acres remained open space. Charlie Cooke, hereditary Chief of the Chumash played an important role in making sure 85 acres remained open space.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090512052509im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/SAMO_SAMO_03-charlie.jpg) |
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Did You Know?
On June 13, 1980, Charlie Cooke, hereditary Chief of the Chumash and concerned citizens fulfilled a dream-- a place for families to explore our natural world and learn about the Chumash. Satwiwa in Newbury Park, CA celebrates the beauty of the mountains and all Native American cultures.
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Last Updated: May 08, 2007 at 16:43 EST |