CAVS: 2975
Subspecies Pletholax gracilis gracilis Cope, 1864
- Pletholax gracilis Cope, E.D. 1864. On the characters of the higher groups of Reptilia-Squamata and especially of the Diploglossa. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia 1864: 224-231 [229] [ex Pygopus gracilis Schlegel ms; specific name attributed to Schlegel by Kluge, A.G. 1974. A taxonomic revision of the lizard family Pygopodidae. Misc. Publ. Mus. Zool. Univ. Mich. 147: 1–221, although there seems little doubt that its attribution to Cope by all previous authors was correct, as Cope states simply that '… I am indebted (to Schlegel) for the opportunity of making this description'].
Type data:
Holotype RMNH 3670, 'South West Australia'.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Occurs between Perth and Geraldton, WA.
IBRA
WA: Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)
Ecological Descriptors
Fossorial, open forest, open heath, oviparous.
General References
Wilson, S. & Swan, G. 2003. A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Australia : Holland 448 pp. [120]
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | 30-Mar-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 07-Feb-2024 | 16-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 07-Feb-2024 | 07-Dec-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |