Abronia lythrochila
Abronia lythrochila is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae known by the common name red-lipped arboreal alligator lizard.
Abronia lythrochila | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Anguidae |
Genus: | Abronia |
Species: | A. lythrochila |
Binomial name | |
Abronia lythrochila Smith & Álvarez del Toro, 1963 | |
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Habitat
This species lives in montane dry pine-oak forest, at an elevation of 2000-3000 m. It has a relatively small range but it is common there; it is threatened by deforestation but much of its range is in protected areas, including Lagunas de Montebello National Park.[1]
Description
These lizards can reach a length of about 7 – 11 Inches. The basic body colour is greenish-olive, with irregular dark blotches. They show spiny horn-like scales on each sides of the head, The infralabials are blood-red (hence the common name). The tail is prehensile. [3]
Biology
They mainly feed on insects.
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External links
References
- Campbell, J.A. & Muñoz-Alonso, A. 2007. lythrochila&searchType=species Abronia lythrochila. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 26 March 2015.
- The Reptile Database
- David A. Good Phylogenetic Relationships Among Gerrhonotine Lizards
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