Ctenotus aphrodite | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Ctenotus |
Species: | C. aphrodite
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Binomial name | |
Ctenotus aphrodite |
Ctenotus aphrodite, also known commonly as the Oorida ctenotus, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
The specific name, aphrodite, refers to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology. [1] [2]
C. aphrodite is found in southwestern Queensland, Australia. [1]
C. aphrodite is oviparous. [1]
C. aphrodite may be a synonym of C. septenarius. [1]