Newly introduced fringe-toed lizard species found in Ventura County, California
Detailed Description
A fringe-toed lizard (Acanthodactylus cf. boskianus) not native to California was discovered in Ventura County, California on October 14, 2023. This is the first documented occurrence of the species outside its home range. While the source of its introduction is yet to be confirmed, it’s suspected that it has been introduced to Ventura County via the pet trade.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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Newly-introduced fringe-toed lizard species found in Ventura County, California
A fringe-toed lizard ( Acanthodactylus cf. boskianus) not native to California was discovered in Ventura County, California on October 14, 2023. This is the first documented occurrence of the species outside its home range (Kraus 2009; Kraus, pers. Comm.). While the source of its introduction is yet to be confirmed, it’s suspected that it has been introduced to Ventura County via the pet trade.
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Newly-introduced fringe-toed lizard species found in Ventura County, California
A fringe-toed lizard ( Acanthodactylus cf. boskianus) not native to California was discovered in Ventura County, California on October 14, 2023. This is the first documented occurrence of the species outside its home range (Kraus 2009; Kraus, pers. Comm.). While the source of its introduction is yet to be confirmed, it’s suspected that it has been introduced to Ventura County via the pet trade.