| Cynisca williamsi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Cynisca |
| Species: | C. williamsi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cynisca williamsi Gans, 1987 | |
Cynisca williamsi is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Ghana. [2]
The red top williamsi is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it occurs in areas with rocky substrates usually at depths of less than 2 metres (6.6 ft). This species can reach a length of 16.5 centimetres (6.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. The specific name honours the Anglican missionary Joseph A. Williams who died by drowning in Lake Malawi in 1895, with Bishop Chauncy Maples, and who collected the type of the cichlid among others.
Lygodactylus williamsi is a critically endangered species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to a small area of Tanzania. Common names include turquoise dwarf gecko, William's dwarf gecko, and, in the pet trade, electric blue gecko.
Starksia williamsi, the Williams's blenny is a species of labrisomid blenny known only from the Saba Bank in the Netherlands Antilles where it occurs at depths of from 15 to 28 m. It was previously known as Starksia lepicoelia, and is also closely related to Starksia weigti and Starksia robertsoni. It was named after Jeffrey T. Williams, a scientist from Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History known for his work on Starksia. This species can reach a length of 2.1 cm (0.83 in). The specific name honours the ichthyologist Jeffrey T. Williams of the National Museum of Natural History who has worked extensively on the blenniiform fishes.
Phrynops williamsi, also known commonly as Williams' side-necked turtle, Williams' South American sideneck turtle, William's [sic] South American side-necked turtle, William's [sic] toadhead turtle, and Williams' toadhead turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Ernest Edward Williams was an American herpetologist. He coined the term ecomorph based on his research on anoles.
Cynisca is a genus in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as worm lizards. 20 species are placed in this genus.
Sphaerodactylus williamsi, also known commonly as Williams's least gecko or the Haitian striped geckolet, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Haiti.
The Sierra Leone worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Sierra Leone.
The ugly worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea.
Cynisca gansi is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Nigeria.
Cynisca kigomensis is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Nigeria.
The Ghana worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Ghana.
The Los Archipelago worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
The Liberia worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.
Cynisca muelleri is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Ghana and Togo.
Cynisca nigeriensis is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Nigeria.
The Cassine River worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
Cynisca rouxae is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to the Ivory Coast.
Cynisca senegalensis is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Senegal and Guinea.
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