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Abronia oaxacae

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Species of lizard

Abronia oaxacae
Conservation status

Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)
CITES Appendix II (CITES)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Anguidae
Genus: Abronia
Species: A. oaxacae
Binomial name
Abronia oaxacae
(Günther, 1885)
Synonyms

Gerrhonotus oaxacae Günther, 1885

Abronia oaxacae, the Oaxacan arboreal alligator lizard, is a vulnerable species of arboreal alligator lizard described in 1885 by Albert C. L. G. Günther. It is endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico.

Fighting

Distribution and habitat

Abronia oaxacae is found in the central Oaxaca state, Mexico. It has been recorded from elevations of 2,100 to 2,743 metres (6,890 to 8,999 ft).

It is an arboreal species found in primary pine-oak forest. It has been recorded from moderately disturbed areas.

References

  1. ^ Campbell, J.A. (2007). "Abronia oaxacae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T63685A12697055. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63685A12697055.en. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  2. "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  3. ^ Abronia oaxacae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 28 January 2022.
Taxon identifiers
Abronia oaxacae
Gerrhonotus oaxacae


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