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Pelturagonia
''Pelturagonia'' is a genus of lizards within the Family (biology), family Agamidae. The species are distributed in Sumatra and Borneo. All species were previously listed under the genus ''Phoxophrys''. Description The genus ''Pelturagonia'' closely resembles the genus ''Japalura'' but differs in a number of characters, for example by the absence of a dorsal crest, and by having a relatively shorter and deeper head. Male ''Pelturagonia'' have a tail that is swollen basally and is flattened above, whereas females have a cylindrical tail. Species The genus ''Pelturagonia'' contains the following five species which are recognized as being valid. *''Pelturagonia anolophium'' *''Pelturagonia borneensis'' - Sabah eyebrow lizard *''Pelturagonia cephalum'' - Mocquard's eyebrow lizard *''Pelturagonia nigrilabris'' - Blacklipped eyebrow lizard *''Pelturagonia spiniceps'' - Sarawak eyebrow lizard ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelturagonia
''Pelturagonia'' is a genus of lizards within the Family (biology), family Agamidae. The species are distributed in Sumatra and Borneo. All species were previously listed under the genus ''Phoxophrys''. Description The genus ''Pelturagonia'' closely resembles the genus ''Japalura'' but differs in a number of characters, for example by the absence of a dorsal crest, and by having a relatively shorter and deeper head. Male ''Pelturagonia'' have a tail that is swollen basally and is flattened above, whereas females have a cylindrical tail. Species The genus ''Pelturagonia'' contains the following five species which are recognized as being valid. *''Pelturagonia anolophium'' *''Pelturagonia borneensis'' - Sabah eyebrow lizard *''Pelturagonia cephalum'' - Mocquard's eyebrow lizard *''Pelturagonia nigrilabris'' - Blacklipped eyebrow lizard *''Pelturagonia spiniceps'' - Sarawak eyebrow lizard ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |