Abronia oaxacae
Appearance
Abronia oaxacae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Anguidae |
Genus: | Abronia |
Species: | A. oaxacae
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Binomial name | |
Abronia oaxacae (Günther, 1885)
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Synonyms | |
Gerrhonotus oaxacae Günther, 1885 |
Abronia oaxacae, the Oaxacan arboreal alligator lizard, is a vulnerable species of arboreal alligator lizard described in 1885 by Albert C. L. G. Günther. It is endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico.[1][3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Abronia oaxacae is found in the central Oaxaca state, Mexico.[1][3] It has been recorded from elevations of 2,100 to 2,743 metres (6,890 to 8,999 ft).[1]
It is an arboreal species found in primary pine-oak forest. It has been recorded from moderately disturbed areas.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Campbell, J.A. (2007). "Abronia oaxacae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T63685A12697055. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63685A12697055.en. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ a b Abronia oaxacae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 28 January 2022.