A century-old identity confusion resolved: Taiwan's legless lizard (Dopasia formosensis) is now officially recognized as a distinct species endemic to the island.
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After nearly a century, Taiwan’s legless lizard gets its own identity
Dopasia Formosensis Scientific name of Formosan legless lizard
Hart'S Glass Lizard (D. Harti) Previous misclassification
Nearly 100 Years Duration of confusion
Endemic To Taiwan Geographic range
1 species reclassified