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Abronia lythrochila

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Squamata

Genus
  
Abronia

Higher classification
  
Abronia

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Anguidae

Scientific name
  
Abronia lythrochila

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Species

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Similar
  
Abronia, Abronia taeniata, Abronia mixteca, Abronia deppii, Abronia smithi

Pair of abronia lythrochila


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.

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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.

Abronia lythrochila hunting eating huge cricket


References

Abronia lythrochila Wikipedia