Polychrus peruvianus

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Polychrus peruvianus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Polychrotidae
Genus: Polychrus
Species:
P. peruvianus
Binomial name
Polychrus peruvianus
(
Noble
, 1924)

Polychrus peruvianus, the Peruvian bush anole, is a species of

bush anole native to Peru and Ecuador.[1] It was initially placed in the genus, Polychroides, before being corrected in 1965.[2]

Description

Polychrus peruvianus have a maximum length of 152 millimeters.[3] Males are larger than females. A dorsal or gular crest is present on individuals.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Polychrus peruvianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  2. PMID 22287882
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  3. ^ "Polychrus peruvianus (Noble, 1924)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  4. ^ "Polychrus peruvianus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2019-03-04.