Zuytdorp worm-lizard
Species of lizard
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The Zuytdorp worm-lizard (Aprasia smithi), also known commonly as Smith's legless lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Pygopodidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
| Zuytdorp worm-lizard | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Pygopodidae |
| Genus: | Aprasia |
| Species: | A. smithi |
| Binomial name | |
| Aprasia smithi Storr, 1970 | |
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| Synonyms[2] | |
Etymology
The specific name, smithi, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Lawrence Alec Smith (born 1944).[3]
Geographic range
A. smithi is found in the Australian state of Western Australia[2]
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