Abronia oaxacae

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Abronia oaxacae
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CITES Appendix II (CITES)[2]
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, the Oaxacan arboreal alligator lizard, is a vulnerable species of arboreal alligator lizard described in 1885 by Albert C. L. G. Günther. It is endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico.[1][3]

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Fighting

Distribution and habitat

Abronia oaxacae is found in the central Oaxaca state, Mexico.[1][3] 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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Campbell, J.A. (2007). "Abronia oaxacae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T63685A12697055. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63685A12697055.en. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  2. "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Abronia oaxacae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 28 January 2022.