Shark Bay worm-lizard
The Shark Bay worm-lizard (Aprasia haroldi) is a species of lizard in the Pygopodidae family endemic to the Shark Bay region in Western Australia.[1][2] It is a limbless lizard[2] found burrowing in loose soil in arid areas.[1]
| Shark Bay worm-lizard | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Pygopodidae |
| Genus: | Aprasia |
| Species: | A. haroldi |
| Binomial name | |
| Aprasia haroldi Storr, 1978 | |
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References
- Lloyd, R.; Gaikhorst, G.; Oliver, P.; Wilson, S. (2017). "Aprasia haroldi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T102827720A102827752. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T102827720A102827752.en. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- Aprasia haroldi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 24 September 2021.
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