| Darevskia defilippii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Darevskia |
| Species: | D. defilippii |
| Binomial name | |
| Darevskia defilippii (Camerano, 1877) | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
Darevskia defilippii, also known commonly as the Alborz lizard or the Elburs lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Iran. [1] [2]
The specific name, defilippii, is in honor of Italian zoologist Filippo de Filippi. [3]
D. defilippii is found in the Alborz Mountains of northern Iran. [1]
D. defilippii typically occurs on rocky slopes with shrubby vegetation, but it has also been recorded in grassy alpine landscapes and close to the upper limits of Hyrcanian forest. It is found from close to sea level to an altitude of 3,355 metres (11,007 ft). [1]
Darevskia is a genus of wall lizards of the family Lacertidae living in the Caucasus, Iran and Turkey in forest and grassy habitats with numerous rock outcrops. Among rock lizards, 7 parthenogenetic species are known.
Lacerta is a genus of lizards of the family Lacertidae.
Filippo De Filippi was an Italian doctor, traveler and zoologist.
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Darevskia rostombekowi is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Transcaucasia.
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