Abronia oaxacae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Anguidae |
Genus: | Abronia |
Species: | A. oaxacae
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Binomial name | |
Abronia oaxacae (
Günther, 1885)
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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. [1] [3]
Abronia oaxacae is found in the central Oaxaca state, Mexico. [1] [3] It has been recorded from elevations of 2,100 to 2,743 metres (6,890 to 8,999 ft). [1]
It is an arboreal species found in primary pine-oak forest. It has been recorded from moderately disturbed areas. [1]