WordNet
alligator lizard
n. slim short-limbed lizard having a distinctive fold on each side that permits expansion; of western North America
Wikipedia
Alligator lizard
An alligator lizard is any one of various kinds of lizards that have some shared characteristics. The term may specifically refer to:
Species of the genus Elgaria:
- Elgaria coerulea ( Northern alligator lizard)
- Elgaria kingii ( Madrean alligator lizard)
- Elgaria multicarinata ( Southern alligator lizard)
- Elgaria panamintina ( Panamint alligator lizard)
- Elgaria parva (pygmy alligator lizard)
- Elgaria paucicarinata (San Lucan alligator lizard)
- Elgaria velazquezi (Central Peninsular alligator lizard)
Species of the genus Gerrhonotus:
- Gerrhonotus farri (Farr's alligator lizard)
- Gerrhonotus infernalis (Texas alligator lizard)
- Gerrhonotus liocephalus (smooth-headed alligator lizard)
- Gerrhonotus lugoi (Lugo's alligator lizard)
Species of the genus Abronia (Arboreal alligator lizards)