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Gambelia

Gambelia

9.9
A large quick lizard called a leopard lizard that lives in dry parts of western North America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Gambelia includes the well-known blunt-nosed leopard lizard of California.

Examples

  • Researchers observed several species of Gambelia basking on desert rocks.

  • Gambelia lizards can leap considerable distances while hunting for prey.

  • The Gambelia is known for its speed and agility.

  • Many Gambelias can be found basking in the sun.

  • Gambelia lizards are known for their incredible agility as they hunt insects in the desert.

  • In the arid parts of California, you may spot a Gambelia sunbathing among the rocks.

  • The Gambelia genus is characterized by large lizards that thrive in hot, dry environments.

Synonyms

leopard lizard
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  • US
7.6

A large lizard with many dark spots that lives in the western United States and northern Mexico

is the scientific genus name for that specific group of agile lizards

Surface Forms

Gambelia singular
Gambelias plural

Etymology

The word Gambelia comes from the surname Gambel, named after the naturalist William Gambel who studied animals in western North America. So, these leopard lizards are called Gambelia because the genus was named after him.