Hypsilurus nigrigularis
Hypsilurus nigrigularis is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in New Guinea.[1]
| 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 hunted by the Kalam people of Papua New Guinea, and its eggs are also consumed.[2] The Kalam consider it to be a totemic animal.
Names
It is known as aypot in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[2]
Behavior and habitat
Hypsilurus nigrigularis is an arboreal frugivorous skink that feeds on the fruits of Wendlandia paniculata, Schefflera sp., Evodia sp., Macaranga sp., Rubus spp., and other species.[2]
References
- Hypsilurus nigrigularis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
- Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.
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