The distribution and microhabitat of Xantusia vigilis (Reptilia: Lacertilia) in the Pinnacles National Monument, San Benito and Monterey Counties, California
Morafka DJ and Banta BH. 1973. The distribution and microhabitat of Xantusia vigilis (Reptilia: Lacertilia) in the Pinnacles National Monument, San Benito and Monterey Counties, California. Journal of Herpetology. 7(2):97-108
"The purpose of this report is to describe the habitat and microhabitat preferences of Xantusia vigilis in the Pinnacles National Monument, situated in the inner Coast of Central California." Looked at ground cover, slope, percent canopy cover and elevation. Also collected data on body temperature relative to substrate and ambient temperature.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Morafka, David; Banta, Benjamin
- Units
- PINN
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Body Temperature, desert night lizard (Xantusia vigilis), Distribution, Elevation, Habitats