Phrynocephalus przewalskii
| Phrynocephalus przewalskii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Phrynocephalus |
| Species: | P. przewalskii
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| Binomial name | |
| Phrynocephalus przewalskii Strauch, 1876
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Przewalski's toadhead agama (Phrynocephalus przewalskii), also known as Tsarewsky's toadhead agama, or Steindachner's toadhead agama, is a species of agamid lizard found in China and Mongolia. This species was named after Nikolay Przhevalsky, a Russian Imperial geographer and explorer of Central and East Asia.[2]
Description[edit]
P. przewalkskii is one of the 44 recognized species within the genus Phrynocephalus. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 61 mm (2.4 in) and weigh 7.2g on average.[3] It sports a sand or gray colored body with a white underside. Sparse black specks or small spots are present on their head and body. Some individuals have denser spotting on the tops of their heads as well as a black stripe down the middle of their back. This pattern is more pronounced in adult males of the species.[2]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
It is most common in desert habitats of northwestern China, but specimens have also been spotted in Mongolia. It appears to prefer habitats with low moisture and high vegetation cover.
Behavior[edit]
Przewalski's toadhead agamas are diurnal. They are insectivores and females lay 1–7 eggs per clutch.
References[edit]
- ^ Bi, J.; Wang, Y. (2019). "Phrynocephalus przewalskii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T170413A48702067. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T170413A48702067.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Phrynocephalus przewalskii". The Reptile Database. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ Rodda, Gordon H. (2020). Lizards of the World: Natural History and Taxon Accounts. JHU Press. p. 549. ISBN 9781421438238.
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