Bachia pyburni | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
Genus: | Bachia |
Species: | B. pyburni
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Binomial name | |
Bachia pyburni |
Bachia pyburni is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to northern South America.
The specific name, pyburni, is in honor of American herpetologist William Frank "Billy" Pyburn (1927–2007). [2] [3] Accordingly, it is also known commonly as Pyburn's bachia. [3]
B. pyburni is found in northern Brazil, southeastern Colombia, and southern Venezuela. [1] [2]
The preferred habitat of B. pyburni is forest at altitudes of about 150 m (490 ft). [1]