Abronia lythrochila
| Abronia (lizard) lythrochila | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Anguidae |
| Genus: | Abronia |
| Species: | A. lythrochila |
| Binomial name | |
| Abronia (lizard) lythrochila Smith & Álvarez del Toro, 1963 | |
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Abronia lythrochila is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae known by the common name red-lipped arboreal alligator lizard. It is endemic to the state of Chiapas in Mexico.[1]
This species lives in montane pine-oak forest. 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]
References
- 1 2 Campbell, J.A. & Muñoz-Alonso, A. 2007. Abronia lythrochila. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 26 March 2015.
External links
- Abronia lythrochila. The Reptile Database.
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