Abronia oaxacae
Abronia oaxacae is a vulnerable species of arboreal alligator lizard described in 1885 by Albert C. L. G. Günther.[1][2]
| Abronia oaxacae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Anguidae |
| Genus: | Abronia |
| Species: | A. oaxacae |
| Binomial name | |
| Abronia oaxacae (Günther, 1885) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Gerrhonotus oaxacae Günther, 1885 | |
Distribution and habitat
Abronia oaxacae is found in the central Oaxaca state, Mexico.[1][2] 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
- Campbell, J.A. (2007). "Abronia oaxacae". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2007: e.T63685A12697055. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63685A12697055.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- Abronia oaxacae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 March 2016.
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