Pygopus robertsi

Pygopus robertsi
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Gekkota
Family:	Pygopodidae
Genus:	Pygopus
Species:	P. robertsi
Binomial name
Pygopus robertsi Oliver, Couper & Amey, 2010

Pygopus robertsi, also known as Robert's scaly-foot or Cape York scaly-foot, is a species of legless lizard of the Pygopodidae family. It is endemic to Queensland, Australia. ^[2]

Etymology

The specific name, robertsi, is in honor of Australian Charles George Roberts for assistance to scientists in the field. ^[3]

References

1. Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Amey, A. (2018). "Pygopus robertsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018 e.T102831689A102831692. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102831689A102831692.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
2. Pygopus robertsi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
3. "Pygopus robertsi ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.