Species profile
Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
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At a glance
Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) is an IUCN Least Concern reptile with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 5,373 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with California, Nevada, and Utah the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Can sprint bipedally on its hind legs when fleeing predators at full speed.
- Gravid females develop vivid orange-red spots on their sides to signal reproductive condition.
- Named for distinctive leopard-like brown spots scattered across its back, sides, and tail.
- An aggressive predator that eats large insects, smaller lizards, and occasionally small rodents.
- Ranges from central Oregon south through the Great Basin and Baja California into Mexico.
Where Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard
Background
The long-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) is a species of relatively large North American lizard in the family Crotaphytidae. Gambelia wislizenii ranges in snout-to-vent length (SVL) from 8.3 to 14.6 cm (3 1⁄4 to 5 3⁄4 in). It has a large head, a long nose, and a long round tail that can be longer than its body. It is closely related to the blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila),…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard?
Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) is an IUCN Least Concern reptile with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard?
Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard is Gambelia wislizenii.
Is Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard regulated for fishing?
Yes — Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.