| Adolfus | |
|---|---|
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| Adolfus africanus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Subfamily: | Lacertinae |
| Genus: | Adolfus Sternfeld, 1912 [1] |
Adolfus is a genus of lizards of the family Lacertidae. The genus is endemic to subsaharan Africa. [2] [3]
The generic name, Adolfus, is in honor of German explorer Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg. [4]
Adolfus are typically relatively large lacertids measuring 55–84 mm (2.2–3.3 in) in snout–vent length (SVL), [3] except for the much smaller Adolfus masavaensis measuring only 39–56 mm (1.5–2.2 in). [5] The tail is cylindrical, without lateral fringes, and relatively long, about 1.7–2 times SVL. There is no sexual dimorphism. Based on Adolfus jacksoni , the clutch size is 3–5 eggs. [3]
Adolfus inhabit forest, forest clearings, and grasslands. A. jacksoni inhabits also urban environments. Adolfus alleni has been recorded as high as 4,500 m (14,800 ft) above sea level. [3]
The following species are recognized as being valid: [2]
Nota bene : A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Adolfus.
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