Macropholidus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
Tribe: | Cercosaurini |
Genus: | Macropholidus Noble, 1921 |
Macropholidus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to Ecuador and Peru.
The genus Macropholidus contains four species which are recognized as being valid. [1] [2] [3]
Nota bene : A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Macropholidus.
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Bachia is a genus of lizards that belong to the spectacled lizards family.
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Pholidobolus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. They occur in north-western South America.
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Stenocercus is a genus of South American lizards, commonly called whorltail iguanas, of the family Tropiduridae. This genus has 80 valid described species.
Potamites is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is restricted to northern South America and southern Central America. They are semiaquatic and found near streams.
Gelanesaurus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus contains two species, which are native to Colombia and Ecuador. Both species were included in the genus Potamites until 2016 when they were moved to the genus Gelanesaurus.
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Petracola is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to Peru.
Riama is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to South America.
Andinosaura is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to South America.
Selvasaura is a genus of the lizard family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus contains three species.
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