Hypsilurus nigrigularis
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| Hypsilurus nigrigularis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Hypsilurus |
| Species: | H. nigrigularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypsilurus nigrigularis (Meyer, 1874) | |
Hypsilurus nigrigularis is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in New Guinea.[2]
Hypsilurus nigrigularis is hunted by the Kalam people of Papua New Guinea, and its eggs are also consumed.[3] The Kalam consider it to be a totemic animal.
