Pygopus
| Pygopus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Pygopodidae |
| Genus: |
Pygopus Merrem, 1820 |
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| Geographic range of the genus Pygopus in Australia | |
Pygopus is a genus belonging to the family of Australian legless lizards (Pygopodidae). Members of this genus are also commonly called scalyfoot.
Within the genus Pygopus the following five species are recognized as being valid.
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Pygopus.
The specific name, robertsi, is in honor of Australian Charles George Roberts for assistance to scientists in the field.
The specific name, schraderi, is in honor of German explorer and astronomer (1852–1930).
The specific name, steelescotti, is in honor of Dr. Colin Steele-Scott for his support of the South Australian Museum.
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