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Xenosaurus rectocollaris

(Xenosaurus rectocollaris)

Description

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. It is a rare species occurring in rock crevices in pristine semi-arid areas.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Xenosauridae
Genus:Xenosaurus
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