Amphibolurinae
Amphibolurinae | |
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Thorny devil (Moloch horridus) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Lacertilia |
Infraorder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Subfamily: | Amphibolurinae |
Genera | |
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The Amphibolurinae are a subfamily of reptiles (more specifically, lizards) in the family Agamidae. Members of this subfamily are found in Australia and New Guinea.
Genera
Genera within the subfamily Amphibolurinae have evolved sharp scales and usually dwell in flat, sandy habitats. This subfamily includes:[1]
- Amphibolurus
- Arua
- Caimanops
- Ctenophorus
- Diporiphora
- Hypsilurus
- Lophognathus
- Moloch (thorny devil)
- Psammophilus
- Rankinia
- Tympanocryptis
References
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- ↑ Amphibolurinae, UniProt Taxonomy
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