Diploderma zhaoermii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Diploderma |
Species: | D. zhaoermii
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Binomial name | |
Diploderma zhaoermii (Gao & Hou, 2002)
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Diploderma zhaoermii is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Sichuan, China.
The specific name, zhaoermii, is in honor of Chinese herpetologist Zhao Er-mi.[3]
D. zhaoermii is found in western Sichaun province, China.[2]
The preferred natural habitat of D. zhaoermii is shrubland, at altitudes of 1,200–1,600 m (3,900–5,200 ft).[1]
D. zhaoermii was first collected in 1933, but not described until 2002.[4]