Xantusia jaycolei
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| Xantusia jaycolei | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Xantusiidae |
| Genus: | Xantusia |
| Species: | X. jaycolei |
| Binomial name | |
| Xantusia jaycolei | |
Xantusia jaycolei is a species of lizard in the family Xantusiidae. The species is native to Mexico specifically inhabiting the rugged and biodiverse regions of the country.
The specific name, jaycolei, is in honor of American herpetologist Charles J. "Jay" Cole.[1]
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