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Pygopus robertsi

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.

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Pygopus robertsi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
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

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. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. Pygopus robertsi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
  3. "Pygopus robertsi ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.