Transvolcanic Alligator Lizard
Barisia imbricata
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAnguidae (Glass and Alligator Lizards)
- GenusBarisia
- SpeciesBarisia imbricata (Transvolcanic Alligator Lizard)
Barisia imbricata, also known commonly as the imbricate alligator lizard, the transvolcanic alligator lizard, and el escorpión de transvolcánico in Mexican Spanish, is a species of medium-sized lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to Mexico. Wikipedia →
10–20% of wildlife watchers report a Transvolcanic Alligator Lizard sighting in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca, based on 5 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Transvolcanic Alligator Lizard in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca?
About 17% of wildlife watchers report a Transvolcanic Alligator Lizard sighting in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca, based on 5 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Transvolcanic Alligator Lizard in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca?
September has the highest sighting rate for Transvolcanic Alligator Lizard in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca in our monthly data.