Biology:Adolfus masavaensis

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Short description: Species of lizard

Adolfus masavaensis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Adolfus
Species:
A. masavaensis
Binomial name
Adolfus masavaensis
Wagner, Greenbaum & Branch, 2014

Adolfus masavaensis, also known as the western alpine meadow lizard, is a species of lizard.[1][2] It is known from the Aberdare Mountains in Kenya and Mount Elgon on the Kenya/Uganda border. It is a moorland species found at high elevations, 2,896–3,372 m (9,501–11,063 ft) above sea level.[1]

Adolfus masavaensis is a small species within its genus, measuring 39–56 mm (1.5–2.2 in) in snout–vent length.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q17597782 entry