Gerrhonotus
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| Texas Alligator Lizard, Gerrhonotus infernalis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Anguidae |
| Subfamily: | Gerrhonotinae |
| Genus: | Gerrhonotus Wiegmann, 1828 |
| Species | |
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5 recognized species, see article. |
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Gerrhonotus is a genus of anguid lizards that are commonly referred to as alligator lizards, due to a vague resemblance to the alligator. There are five currently recognized species in the genus:
- Gerrhonotus farri Bryson and Graham, 2010
- Texas Alligator Lizard, Gerrhonotus infernalis Baird, 1859
- Smooth-headed Alligator Lizard, Gerrhonotus liocephalus Wiegmann, 1828
- Lugo's Alligator Lizard, Gerrhonotus lugoi McCoy, 1970
- Pygmy Alligator Lizard, Gerrhonotus parvus Knight & Scudday, 1985
[edit] References
- "Gerrhonotus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=174099.
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