Quick Facts
Type: Reptile
Diet: Carnivore: Insects, lizards, small mammals
Average lifespan: 10–15 years
Average size: 3–7 in. (not including tail length)
Average weight: Unknown
Did You Know?
Southern alligator lizards' tails, which are up to twice the length of their bodies, are somewhat prehensile. This means that these lizards can climb, suspend, and pull themselves up from branches using their tails.
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Last updated: November 9, 2018