Xenosaurus rectocollaris

Xenosaurus rectocollaris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Xenosauridae
Genus:Xenosaurus
Species: X. rectocollaris
Binomial name
Xenosaurus rectocollaris
Smith and Iverson, 1993

Xenosaurus rectocollaris, sometimes known as the pallid knob-scaled lizard, is a species of viviparous lizard. It is endemic to Mexico where it is known from the Oaxaca and Puebla states.[1][2] It is a rare species occurring in rock crevices in pristine semi-arid areas.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Canseco-Márquez, L.; Flores-Villela, O. (2007). "Xenosaurus rectocollaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2007: e.T64374A12762437. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  2. Xenosaurus rectocollaris at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 15 March 2017.


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