leopard lizard

American  

noun

1. any long-tailed lizard of the genus Gambelia, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico, having the body marked with spots and bars of dark or light brown or black.

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Example Sentences

That could also cause problems for other species, such as the endangered blunt-nosed leopard lizard, found only in the San Joaquin Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

American alligator, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, San Francisco garter snake, Puerto Rican boa, Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and Texas blind salamander, Houston and Inyo County toads.

From Time Magazine Archive