Distribution and habitat
Within Arizona, ''L. pyromelana'' has a discontinuous range extending from the extreme northwestern corner of the state, across the central mountain ranges and the Mogollon Rim, into the "sky island" mountain ranges of the southeast. They can be found at elevations ranging from in a variety of habitats from chaparral to conifer forests, often near streams or springs and associated with juniper woodland.Ecology
''L. pyromelana'' feeds on lizards, rodents and nestling birds. It tends to spend the daytime among rocks, logs, or dense clumps of vegetation.References
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