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Abronia oaxacae

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Abronia oaxacae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Anguidae
Genus: Abronia
Species:
A. oaxacae
Binomial name
Abronia oaxacae
(Günther, 1885)
Synonyms

Gerrhonotus oaxacae Günther, 1885

Abronia oaxacae is a vulnerable species of arboreal alligator lizard described in 1885 by Albert C. L. G. Günther.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

Abronia oaxacae is found in the central Oaxaca state, Mexico.[1][2] 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]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Campbell, J.A. (2007). "Abronia oaxacae". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007. IUCN: e.T63685A12697055. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63685A12697055.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b Abronia oaxacae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 March 2016.