Phrynocephalus forsythii
Species of lizard
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Phrynocephalus forsythii, also known commonly as Forsyth's toadhead agama and Forsyth's toad-headed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to China.[2]
| Phrynocephalus forsythii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Phrynocephalus |
| Species: | P. forsythii |
| Binomial name | |
| Phrynocephalus forsythii J. Anderson, 1872 | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Etymology
The specific name, forsythii, is in honor of English diplomat Thomas Douglas Forsyth.[2][3]
Geographic range
P. forsythii is found in northwestern China, in the Tarim Basin portion of the autonomous region of Xinjiang.[1][2]
Habitat
Reproduction
P. forsythii is ovoviviparous.[1][2] Litter size is one to six young.[1]
