Diporiphora margaretae


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.

Etymology

The specific name, margaretae, is in honour of Margaret Butler, the wife of Australian naturalist Harry Butler.

Description

Diporifora margaretae may attain a snout-to-vent length of, with a tail length 2.5 times SVL. It does not have a gular fold. It has four precloacal pores, but no femoral pores.
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.

Reproduction

Diporiphora margaretae is oviparous.