Ablepharus darvazi

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Ablepharus darvazi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Scinciformata
Infraorder: Scincomorpha
Family: Eugongylidae
Genus: Ablepharus
Species:
A. darvazi
Binomial name
Ablepharus darvazi

Ablepharus darvazi, also known as Darvaz snake-eyed skink, [2] is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Central Asia. [1] [3] [2]

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Geographic range

Ablepharus darvazi is known only from the Darvaz and Khozratishokh Ridges in Badakshan, Tajikistan. [1] The species may live in the nearby areas of Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. [1] [2]

Habitat

Ablepharus darvazi inhabits bushes and montane forest, reaching the alpine zone. It occurs at elevations of 2,000–2,500 m (6,600–8,200 ft) above sea level. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Milto, K.; Shestopal, A.; Dujsebayeva, T.; Sattorov, T. (2017). "Ablepharus darvazi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017 e.T47756038A47756041. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T47756038A47756041.en . Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Ananjeva, Natalia B.; N. L. Orlov & R. G. Khalikov (2006). The Reptiles of Northern Eurasia. Vol. 47. Pensoft. p. 70. ISBN   954-642-269-X. ISSN   1312-0174.
  3. ↑ Ablepharus darvazi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 February 2024.


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