Class Reptilia Infraorder Gekkota Phylum Chordata Order Scaled reptiles | Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Lacertilia Rank Genus | |
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Similar Common scaly‑foot, Hooded scaly‑foot, Lialis, Pygopodidae, Delma | ||
Pygopus lepidopodus
Pygopus is a genus belonging to the family of Australian legless lizards (Pygopodidae). Members of this genus are also commonly called scalyfoot.
Contents
- Pygopus lepidopodus
- Gene music using protein sequence of pygo1 pygopus family phd finger 1
- Species
- Etymology
- References
Gene music using protein sequence of pygo1 pygopus family phd finger 1
Species
Within the genus Pygopus the following five species are recognized as being valid.
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Pygopus.
Etymology
The specific name, robertsi, is in honor of Australian Charles George Roberts for assistance to scientists in the field.
The specific name, schraderi, is in honor of German explorer and astronomer Carl Wilhelm Otto Schrader (1852–1930).
The specific name, steelescotti, is in honor of Dr. Colin Steele-Scott for his support of the South Australian Museum.
References
Pygopus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA