Pygopus robertsi
Appearance
Pygopus robertsi | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Pygopodidae |
Genus: | Pygopus |
Species: | P. robertsi
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Binomial name | |
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]
Etymology
The specific name, robertsi, is in honor of Australian Charles George Roberts for assistance to scientists in the field.[3]
References
- ^ Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Amey, A. (2018). "Pygopus robertsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T102831689A102831692. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102831689A102831692.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Pygopus robertsi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
- ^ "Pygopus robertsi ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.