Lanthanotus (Noun)
Meaning
One species.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Lanthanotus borneensis, a species of monitor lizard, is native to Borneo.
- As a result of extensive deforestation and habitat loss, lanthanotus populations have significantly declined in Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Due to the lanthanotus being an elusive and secretive creature, little is known regarding its behavior in the wild.
- Conservation efforts for lanthanotus have yet to be widely implemented or long-term enforced in either country where the species can be found.
- Currently, lanthanotus is recognized as endangered by conservation organizations given the precarious state of its populations in the modern era.