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Siderolamprus
''Siderolamprus'' is a genus of lizards in the family Diploglossidae. Member species are found throughout much of Central America. They are considered the only members of the subfamily Siderolamprinae, although '' Diploglossus bilobatus'' is sometimes reclassified into the monotypic genus '' Mesoamericus'' and placed with them. www.reptile-database.org. All species in this genus were previously classified in either '' Celestus'' or ''Diploglossus'' until a 2021 study found members of both groups to form a distinct grouping from any other diploglossid lizards. The genus ''Siderolamprus'' was revived for these species. Species The following 14 species are recognized as being valid. * '' Siderolamprus adercus'' * '' Siderolamprus atitlanensis'' – Atitlán galliwasp * '' Siderolamprus bivittatus'' – two-banded galliwasp * '' Siderolamprus cyanochloris'' * '' Siderolamprus enneagrammus'' – Huaxteca lesser galliwasp * '' Siderolamprus hylaius'' * '' Siderolamprus ingridae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingrid’s Galliwasp
''Siderolamprus ingridae'', also known Common name, commonly as Ingrid’s galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the Family (biology), family Diploglossidae. The species is native to Mexico. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''ingridae'', is in honor of Ingrid Longstrom Werler (1923–2003), who was the wife species:John E. Werler, John E. Werler. Taxonomy ''S. ingridae'' was formerly classified in the Genus, genera ''Diploglossus'' and then ''Celestus'', but was moved to the genus ''Siderolamprus'' in 2021. (''Siderolamprus ingridae'', new combination). Geographic range ''S. ingridae'' is Endemism, endemic to the Mexican state of Veracruz. Description ''S. ingridae'' may attain a Snout–vent length, snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . Habitat The preferred natural habitat of ''S. ingridae'' is forest, at altitudes around . Reproduction ''S. ingridae'' is Oviparity, oviparous. References Further reading *Jay M. Savage, Savage JM, species:Karen R. Lips, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |