Pseuderemias savagei explained

Pseuderemias savagei is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Somalia.

Etymology

Although it has been stated that the specific name, savagei, is in honor of American herpetologist Jay M. Savage,^[1] the original work thanks Francis J. Savage for his "manifold hospitality and assistance", making him the probable person honored.

Geographic range

P. savagei is found in northeastern Somalia.

Reproduction

P. savagei is oviparous.

Further reading

• Sczczerbak, "Nikolai N." (1989). "Catalogue of the African Sand Lizards (Reptilia: Sauria: Eremiainae: Lampreremias, Pseuderemias, Taenieremias, Mesalina, Meroles)". Herpetozoa 1 (3/4): 119–132. (Pseuderemias savagei, p. 129).

Notes and References

1. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (Pseuderemias savagei, p. 233).