Ctenophorus mirrityana
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| Species: | C. mirrityana
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| Ctenophorus mirrityana McLean, Moussalli, Sass, and Stuart-Fox, 2013[1]
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Ctenophorus mirrityana (Barrier Range dragon) is an Australian species in the family Agamidae. It was first described in 2013 based on holotype collected from the Mutawintji National Park.[1][2] The name mirrityana means 'out in the sunlight' in the local Aboriginal language.[3] This species may have been first depicted in Aboriginal rock art.[3]
References
- ^ a b McLean, C. A.; Moussalli, A.; Sass, S.; Stuart-Fox, D. (2013). "Taxonomic assessment of the Ctenophorus decresii complex (Reptilia: Agamidae) reveals a new species of dragon lizard from western New South Wales". Records of the Australian Museum. 65 (3): 51–63. doi:10.3853/j.2201-4349.65.2013.1600.
- ^ http://www.merimbulanewsonline.com.au/story/2009510/new-species-of-lizard-found-with-help-of-locals/?cs=12
- ^ a b Atkins, Brendan (March 2014). "New lizard from NSW". Explore. 36 (1). The Australian Museum. Retrieved 9 April 2014.