Acanthodactylus harranensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Lacertidae |
Genus: | Acanthodactylus |
Species: | A. harranensis
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Binomial name | |
Acanthodactylus harranensis |
Acanthodactylus harranensis, commonly called the Harran fringe-toed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. [1] [2] [3] The species is endemic to South-East Anatolia.
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. [1]
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. [2]
The natural habitat of A. harranensis is in rocky areas. [1]
A. harranensis is oviparous. [3]
The species A. harranensis is threatened by tourism, overgrazing, and agriculture. [1]