Acanthodactylus harranensis explained

Acanthodactylus harranensis, commonly called the Harran fringe-toed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.[1] The species is endemic to South-East Anatolia.

Geographic range

A. harranensis is native to Turkey, and is known only from the ruins of the ancient city of Harran. It may also occur in Syria and Iraq.

Description

A. harranensis is a relatively large and stout-bodied Acanthodactylus, with a tail more than 1.5 times body length, and a dorsal pattern consisting of irregular longitudinal dark and light stripes or a series of spots in juveniles.[1]

Habitat

The natural habitat of A. harranensis is in rocky areas.

Reproduction

A. harranensis is oviparous.

Conservation status

The species A. harranensis is threatened by tourism, overgrazing, and agriculture.

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Baran et al. 2005.