# Labidosaurus (*Labidosaurus hamatus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

Labidosaurus (Labidosaurus hamatus) is a reptile in the family Captorhinidae and the genus Labidosaurus. It is classified in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata and class Reptilia. The authority for its scientific name is written as (Cope, 1895).

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | 75 cm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Reptilia
- family: Captorhinidae
- genus: Labidosaurus
- species: *Labidosaurus hamatus* (Cope, 1895)

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is Labidosaurus?

Labidosaurus is a reptile in the class Reptilia.

### What is the scientific name of Labidosaurus?

The scientific name of Labidosaurus is Labidosaurus hamatus.

### What family does Labidosaurus belong to?

Labidosaurus belongs to the family Captorhinidae.

### What is the scientific name authority for Labidosaurus hamatus?

The authority for Labidosaurus hamatus is written as (Cope, 1895).

### What phylum is Labidosaurus in?

Labidosaurus is in the phylum Chordata, within the kingdom Animalia.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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