Granite Night Lizard (Xantusia henshawi)
Created: February 3rd, 2015 - 01:30 AM
Last Modified: February 3rd, 2015 - 01:32 AM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 215209
Last Modified: February 3rd, 2015 - 01:32 AM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 215209
Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 2014-06-25 23:41:00 |
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Qty: 5 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: rocky desert canyon |
Body Temperature: 79.00F |
Air Temperature: 83.00F |
Ground Temperature: 83.00F |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent |
Elevation: 2550.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
Notes
Over a dozen night lizards were found active on the rocks and in rock cracks during a two hour night hike starting at 11:15 PM. The first one's body temp was measured at 79 F. Both the air and rock temps were about 83 F.