Elgaria panamintina is endemic to California, from 2,500–7,513 feet (762–2,290 m) in the desert mountain ranges of Inyo and Mono Counties.

[2] They are 3+5⁄8–6 inches (92–152 mm) long from snout to vent.

The tail length on this species is usually longer than the body.

[citation needed] This species is also known to be quite aggressive and bites when threatened.

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