Brigalow scaly-foot

(Paradelma orientalis)

Description

Paradelma orientalis is a lizard from the family hippos (Pygopodidae).It is the only species from the monotypic genus Paradelma.The species was first scientifically described by Albert Carl Lewis Gotthilf Gunther in 1876.Originally,the name Delma orientalis was used and later the generic name Cryptodelma was used.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Pygopodidae
Genus:Paradelma
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