Gastropholis
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| Gastropholis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Subfamily: | Lacertinae |
| Genus: | Gastropholis |
Gastropholis is a genus of wall lizards of the family Lacertidae.
Information
There is not much information on this species due to the fact that they have a very secretive nature about them. The lizards are known to live high up in the trees and are considered arboreal. The common name that they are known are is Keel-Bellied Lizards. This is derived from the lizards' ventral keeled scallion.[1]
Characteristics
Gastropholis is known to have the characteristics of hooked claws, long limbs, claws, and a long tail.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A look at the Family Lacertidae Gastropholis". CyberLizard. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
Species
- Gastropholis echinata
- Gastropholis prasina
- Gastropholis tropidopholis
- Gastropholis vittata
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