Philochortus rudolfensis
| Philochortus rudolfensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Philochortus |
| Species: | P. rudolfensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Philochortus rudolfensis Parker, 1932 | |
Philochortus rudolfensis, also known commonly as the southern shield-backed lizard and the Turkana shield-backed ground lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
Geographic range
P. rudolfensis is found in Ethiopia and Kenya.[2]
References
- ^ Spawls, S.; Malonza, P. (2014). "Philochortus rudolfensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T21268095A21268221. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T21268095A21268221.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Philochortus rudolfensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 16 May 2019.