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Diporiphora margaretae

Species of reptile found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Diporiphora margaretae is a species of lizard in the subfamily Amphibolurinae of the family Agamidae. The species is native to the Kimberley region of Australia.[1]

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Etymology

The specific name, margaretae, is in honour of Margaret Butler, the wife of Australian naturalist Harry Butler.[2]:168

Description

Diporifora margaretae may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5.5 cm (2.2 in), with a tail length 2.5 times SVL. It does not have a gular fold. It has four precloacal pores, but no femoral pores.[1]

It has one enlarged canine tooth on each side of the upper jaw. There are scattered white scales on the dark flanks. Breeding males have a reddish flush on the lower flanks and tail.[3]:470–471

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Reproduction

Diporiphora margaretae is oviparous.[1]

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