Ctenophorus mirrityana
| Ctenophorus mirrityana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Ctenophorus |
| Species: | C. mirrityana |
| Binomial name | |
| Ctenophorus mirrityana McLean, Moussalli, Sass, and Stuart-Fox, 2013[1] | |
Ctenophorus mirrityana (Barrier Range dragon) is an Australian species in the family Agamidae. It was first described in 2013 based on holotype collected from the Mutawintji National Park.[1][2] The name mirrityana means 'out in the sunlight' in the local Aboriginal language.[3] This species may have been first depicted in Aboriginal rock art.[3]
References
- 1 2 McLean, C. A.; Moussalli, A.; Sass, S.; Stuart-Fox, D. (2013). "Taxonomic assessment of the Ctenophorus decresii complex (Reptilia: Agamidae) reveals a new species of dragon lizard from western New South Wales". Records of the Australian Museum 65 (3): 51–63. doi:10.3853/j.2201-4349.65.2013.1600.
- ↑ http://www.merimbulanewsonline.com.au/story/2009510/new-species-of-lizard-found-with-help-of-locals/?cs=12
- 1 2 Atkins, Brendan (March 2014). "New lizard from NSW". Explore (The Australian Museum) 36 (1). Retrieved 9 April 2014.
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