Acanthodactylus masirae

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Acanthodactylus masirae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Acanthodactylus
Species:
A. masirae
Binomial name
Acanthodactylus masirae
Arnold, 1980

Acanthodactylus masirae, also commonly called the Masira fringe-fingered lizard or the Masira fringe-toed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Oman.

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Etymology

The specific name, masirae, refers to the type locality, Masirah Island. [2]

Geographic range

In Oman, A. masirae is found on Masirah Island and in Dhofar Governorate. [1] [2]

Reproduction

A. masirae is oviparous. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Sindaco, R.; Wilms, T. (2012). "Acanthodactylus masirae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T199608A2606484. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199608A2606484.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Acanthodactylus masirae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 20 October 2015.

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