Virginian Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes

Eastern glass lizard found in Corolla

October 23, 2026

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An was observed on 2026-10-16 in Corolla, NC, confirming the presence of this legless endemic southeastern species at the barrier islands.¹ The species is native but listed as threatened in the iNaturalist record, indicating conservation status warranting monitoring.¹

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