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.[2]

Pygopus robertsi

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Pygopodidae
Genus: Pygopus
Species:
P. robertsi
Binomial name
Pygopus robertsi
Oliver, Couper & Amey, 2010

Etymology

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

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References

  1. Couper, P., Hoskin, C. & Amey, A. 2018. Pygopus robertsi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T102831689A102831692. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102831689A102831692.en. Downloaded on 11 February 2019.
  2. Pygopus robertsi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
  3. "Pygopus robertsi ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
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