| Xenosaurus manipulus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Xenosauridae |
| Genus: | Xenosaurus |
| Species: | X. manipulus |
| Binomial name | |
| Xenosaurus manipulus Nieto-Montes de Oca, Castresana-Villanueva, Canseco-Márquez, & Campbell, 2022 | |
Xenosauridae is a family of anguimorph lizards whose only living representative is the genus Xenosaurus, which is native to Central America. Xenosauridae also includes the extinct genera Exostinus and Restes. Also known as knob-scaled lizards, they have rounded, bumpy scales and osteoderms. Most living species prefer humid, rocky habitats, although they are widespread within their native regions, with some inhabiting semi-arid scrub environments. They are carnivorous or insectivorous, and give birth to live young.
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