Desert Night Lizard
Xantusia vigilis
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- X. vigilis – Kern Co, CA – photo by Patrick Briggs
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- X. vigilis – Kern Co, CA – photo by Patrick Briggs
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- X. vigilis – Riverside Co, CA – photo by Steve Bledsoe
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- X. vigilis – Riverside Co, CA – photo by Steve Bledsoe
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- X. vigilis – Co, AZ – photo by Will Wells
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- X. vigilis – Co, AZ – photo by Will Wells
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- Map by Steve Bledsoe, SWCHR
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Xantusia vigilis occurs mainly in the Mojave Desert regions of California, and southern Nevada and extends into western Arizona and southern Utah.
LEGAL STATUS: Xantusia vigilis is subject to protection in California in various geographical areas. For specific information, please refer to the California Sportfishing Regulations 2021-2022
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Xantusia vigillis (Baird – 1859)
Genus: Xantusia , honors John Xantus
Species: vigillis, Latin = alert or watchful — poss. ref. lack of eyelids
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962