Xantusia arizonae
Klauber, 1931
zan-TOO-see-ah — air-ih-ZOH-nye
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Occurrences:;
435
Total;
430
Museum;
5
Other
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Taxonomic Etymology:
Named for the U.S. state where it is found.
Xantusia — Named in honor of John Xantus de Vesey (1825–1894), a Hungarian-born zoologist and collector who worked in California and Mexico. Many reptiles and other animals bear his name.
arizonae — From Arizona, the U.S. state, with Latin genitive suffix -ae, meaning “of Arizona.” Indicates the species' regional origin.