Philochortus phillipsi

Philochortus phillipsi, known commonly as Phillips' orangetail lizard or Phillips' shield-backed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Horn of Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, phillipsi, is in honor of British naturalist Ethelbert Lort Phillips.

Geographic range

P. phillipsi is found in Ethiopia and Somalia.

Description

P. phillipsi is a small lizard with a very long tail. A male specimen with a total length of has a snout-to-vent length of and a tail long.

Reproduction

P. phillipsi is oviparous.