Abronia campbelli [SEP] IUCN conservation status
Abronia campbelli
Abronia campbelli, commonly known as Campbell's alligator lizard, is species of critically endangered arboreal alligator lizard in the family Anguidae. "Abronia campbelli" is endemic to eastern Guatemala.
Etymology.
The specific name, "campbelli", is in honor of American herpetologist Jonathan A. Campbell.
Further reading.
- Brodie ED Jr, Savage RF (1993). "A new species of "Abronia" (Squamata: Anguidae) from a dry oak forest in eastern Guatemala". "Herpetologica
Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard
Anzueto's arboreal alligator lizard (Abronia anzuetoi ) is a species of lizards in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to Volcán de Agua in Guatemala.
Etymology.
The specific name, "anzuetoi" is in honor of Guatemalan naturalist Roderico Anzueto, who collected the holotype.
Conservation status.
The extent of occurrence of "A. anzuetoi" is approximately 24 km (9.3 mi), and thus the species is considered Vulnerable by the IUCN. Anthropogenic impact is minimized