Pygopus robertsi (original) (raw)
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Species of lizard
| Pygopus robertsi | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Pygopodidae |
| Genus: | Pygopus |
| Species: | P. robertsi |
| Binomial name | |
| Pygopus robertsiOliver, Couper & Amey, 2010 |
Pygopus robertsi, also known as Robert's scaly-foot or Cape York scaly-foot, is a species of legless lizard of the Pygopodidae family. It is endemic to Queensland, Australia.[2]
The specific name, robertsi, is in honor of Australian Charles George Roberts for assistance to scientists in the field.[3]
- ^ Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Amey, A. (2018). "Pygopus robertsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T102831689A102831692. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102831689A102831692.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Pygopus robertsi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
- ^ "Pygopus robertsi ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.