The northern hooded scaly-foot (Pygopus steelescotti) is a species of legless lizard in the family Pygopodidae. The species is native to northern Australia.[2]
| Northern hooded scaly-foot | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Pygopodidae |
| Genus: | Pygopus |
| Species: | P. steelescotti |
| Binomial name | |
| Pygopus steelescotti | |
Etymology
The specific name, steelescotti, is in honor of Dr. Colin Steele-Scott for his support of the South Australian Museum.[2][3]
Geographic range
P. steelescotti is found in northeastern Western Australia, northern Northern Territory, and northwestern Queensland, Australia.[1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. steelescotti is forest.[1]
Description
Large for its genus, P. steelescotti may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 18.5 cm (7.3 in). The tail is very long, 100% to 152% of SVL.[4]
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