Adolfus masavaensis, also known as the western alpine meadow lizard, is a species of lizard.[1][2] It is known from the Aberdare Mountains in Kenya and Mount Elgon on the Kenya/Uganda border. It is a moorland species found at high elevations, 2,896–3,372 m (9,501–11,063 ft) above sea level.[1]

Adolfus masavaensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Adolfus
Species:
A. masavaensis
Binomial name
Adolfus masavaensis
Wagner, Greenbaum & Branch, 2014

Adolfus masavaensis is a small species within its genus, measuring 39–56 mm (1.5–2.2 in) in snout–vent length.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Wagner, P.; Spawls, S.; Malonza, P. (2014). "Adolfus masavaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T60754279A60754335. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T60754279A60754335.en. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  2. ^ Adolfus masavaensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 October 2021.
  3. ^ Wagner, P.; Greenbaum, E.; Malonza, P. & Branch, B. (2014). "Resolving sky island speciation in populations of East African Adolfus alleni (Sauria, Lacertidae)". Salamandra. 50 (1): 1–17.