Xenosaurus rectocollaris
Xenosaurus rectocollaris, sometimes known as the pallid knob-scaled lizard, is a species of viviparous lizard. It is endemic to Mexico where it is known from the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca of Oaxaca and Puebla states.[1][2] It is a rare species occurring in rock crevices in pristine semi-arid areas.[1]
| Xenosaurus rectocollaris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Xenosauridae |
| Genus: | Xenosaurus |
| Species: | X. rectocollaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Xenosaurus rectocollaris Smith and Iverson, 1993 | |
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References
- Canseco-Márquez, L.; Flores-Villela, O. (2007). "Xenosaurus rectocollaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T64374A12762437. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T64374A12762437.en.
- Xenosaurus rectocollaris at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 15 March 2017.
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