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Philochortus rudolfensis

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Philochortus rudolfensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Lacertoidea
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Philochortus
Species:
P. rudolfensis
Binomial name
Philochortus rudolfensis
Parker, 1932

Philochortus rudolfensis, also known commonly as the southern shield-backed lizard and the Turkana shield-backed ground lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to East Africa and the Horn of Africa.

Geographic range

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P. rudolfensis is found in Ethiopia and Kenya.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Spawls, S.; Malonza, P. (2014). "Philochortus rudolfensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T21268095A21268221. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T21268095A21268221.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Philochortus rudolfensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 16 May 2019.