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Poromera
''Poromera'' is a genus of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The genus ''Poromera'' is monotypic, containing the single species, ''Poromera fordii'', commonly known as the West African striped lizard. The species is endemic to western Central Africa. Etymology ''Poromera'' is derived from the Greek words "póros" πόρος which means "pore" or "duct" and "mērós" μηρός which means "thigh". ''Poromera'' refers to the long series of femoral pores on the thighs of this species. The specific name, ''fordii'', is in honor of Dr. Henry A. Ford, a medical missionary in Gabon, who collected specimens for the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. Description The body of ''P. fordii'' is moderately or rather feebly depressed, the head feebly depressed. The head-shields are normal. The nostril is pierced between the nasal, two postnasals, and the first upper labial. The lower eyelid is scaly. The distinct collar contains 12-14 pointed, strongly keeled plates. The back is cover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poromera Fordii
''Poromera'' is a genus of lizard in the Family (biology), family Lacertidae. The genus ''Poromera'' is Monotypic taxon, monotypic, containing the single species, ''Poromera fordii'', commonly known as the West African striped lizard. The species is Endemism, endemic to western Central Africa. Etymology ''Poromera'' is derived from the Greek words "póros" πόρος which means "pore" or "duct" and "mērós" μηρός which means "thigh". ''Poromera'' refers to the long series of femoral pores on the thighs of this species. The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''fordii'', is in honor of Dr. Henry A. Ford, a medical missionary in Gabon, who collected specimens for the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. Description The body of ''P. fordii'' is moderately or rather feebly depressed, the head feebly depressed. The head-shields are normal. The nostril is pierced between the nasal, two postnasals, and the first upper labial. The lower eyelid is scaly. The distinct coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
