Leiolepis reevesii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Sauria |
Infraorder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Subfamily: | Leiolepidinae |
Genus: | Leiolepis |
Species: | L. reevesii |
Binomial name | |
Leiolepis reevesii (Gray, 1931) |
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Synonyms | |
Leiolepis reevesii, commonly known as Reeves' butterfly lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Asia.
The specific name, reevesii, is in honor of English Naturalist John Reeves.
L. reevesii is found in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.