Biology:Pygopus robertsi

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Short description: Species of lizard

Pygopus robertsi
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Pygopodidae
Genus: Pygopus
Species:
P. robertsi
Binomial name
Pygopus robertsi
Oliver, Couper & Amey, 2010

Pygopus robertsi, also known as Robert's scaly-foot or Cape York scaly-foot, is a species of legless lizard of the Pygopodidae family. It is endemic to Queensland, Australia .[2]

Etymology

The specific name, robertsi, is in honor of Australian Charles George Roberts for assistance to scientists in the field.[3]

References

  1. Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Amey, A. (2018). "Pygopus robertsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T102831689A102831692. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102831689A102831692.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/102831689/102831692. Retrieved 18 November 2021. 
  2. Pygopus robertsi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
  3. "Pygopus robertsi ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.

Wikidata ☰ Q11838850 entry