Abronia oaxacae

Abronia oaxacae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Anguidae
Genus: Abronia
Species: A. oaxacae
Binomial name
Abronia (lizard) oaxacae
(Günther, 1885)
Synonyms

Gerrhonotus oaxacae Günther, 1885

Abronia oaxacae is a vulnerable species of arboreal alligator lizard described in 1885 by Albert C. L. G. Günther.[1][2]

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

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Campbell, J.A. (2007). "Abronia oaxacae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 18 February 2009.
  2. 1 2 Abronia oaxacae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 March 2016.


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