Catalogue and journal, v1563
Page 487
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W. Reiner 1949 Journal 27 July Arizona, Maricopa Co., NW Phoenix to Coconino Co. SSW Flagstaff Callisaurus, Coleonyx, C. tesselatus, U. ornatus, U. stansburiana. Elevation suspected as being too low for Xantusia. A second locality Xantusia found. Oak, and various chaparral plants; Upper Sonoran Zone. Also taken or seen: U. ornatus, H. texana, Callisaurus. This at elevation of 4877 ft., the summit of the grade. Continued on to campsite without stop. Road (U.S. Alt. Hwy 89) traverses areas of gorgeous scenery, especially Oak Creek Canyon. Rivals in some respects Zion Nat'l Park. Stands of yellow pine extensive and thick. Camp made 8 mi. SSW Flagstaff in yellow pine area in roadside park. No insects at night and few until midmorning; a pleasant respite. 28 July Arizona, Coconino Co., nr. Flagstaff to Navajo Co., Mr. Lakeside. Ernest captured in a fish pool in the campground where we spent the night four more Ambystoma to match the one I caught last evening. Thus far we have 2 adult terrestrial type and 3 large larval types. All taken in water. Does this mean that the terrestrial animals just transformed or are they individuals which have