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Eastern Scaly-foot

Pygopus schraderi

Classification

The eastern hooded scaly-foot or eastern scaly-foot (Pygopus schraderi) is a species of flap-footed lizard found in the complex heaths of the lower west coast and the spinifex grasslands of mainland Australia. They are popular pets and are often mistaken for snakes due to their limbless appearance. Taxonomy Family Pygopodidae The family of Pygopods consists of 41 described species found only in Australia and New Guinea.

Distribution

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