| Mediodactylus heteropholis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Mediodactylus |
| Species: | M. heteropholis |
| Binomial name | |
| Mediodactylus heteropholis (Minton, Anderson & Anderson, 1970) | |
| Synonyms | |
Tropiocolotes heteropholis | |
Mediodactylus heteropholis, also known as the Iraqi gecko or Iraqi keel-scaled gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to northeastern Iraq and western Iran. [2]
Gekkonidae is the largest family of geckos, containing over 950 described species in 64 genera. Members of the Gekkonidae comprise many of the most widespread gecko species, including house geckos (Hemidactylus), tokay geckos (Gekko), day geckos (Phelsuma), mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus) and dtellas (Gehyra). Gekkonid geckos occur globally and are particularly species-rich in tropical areas.
Mediodactylus is a genus of Gekkonidae (gecko) family. It contains the following species:
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The Chitral gecko, also known commonly as the Chitral bow-foot gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Pakistan.
The short-limbed bend-toed gecko is a species of gecko. The gecko is distinguished from others due to its distinctly short limbs, stout body and large head. In appearance it is similar to Altiphylax stoliczkai and Altiphylax baturensis. The name of the gecko comes from Greek brachys meaning short and kolon meaning limb.
The Lebanese thin-toed gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in Lebanon, Syria and Israel. Its natural habitat is elevated rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The gold-striped gecko, gold-stripe gecko, or golden sticky-toed gecko is a species of gecko in the family Diplodactylidae. It is endemic to New Zealand, and is only found in the Taranaki region and Mana Island. The holotype is in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
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The Stephen's Island gecko, also known commonly as the Cook Strait striped gecko, Stephen's sticky-toed gecko, and the striped gecko, is a species of gecko in the genus Toropuku in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to New Zealand.
Eublepharis angramainyu, also known as the Iranian fat-tailed gecko or Iraqi eyelid gecko, is a ground dwelling lizard native to Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. Its diet is insectivorous but may eat smaller vertebrates. Like most lizards it has the ability to shed its tail (autotomy).
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Mediodactylus russowii, also known commonly as the grey thin-toed gecko, Russow's bent-toed gecko, and the Transcaspian bent-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to Asia. There are two recognized subspecies.
Mediodactylus sagittifer, also known as the Jaz Murian bent-toed gecko or Bampur thin-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in southeastern Iran and in Pakistan.
Mediodactylus spinicauda, also known as the Kopet Dagh bent-toed gecko or spiny-tailed thin-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to northeastern Iran and southern Turkmenistan.
Barton's thin-toed gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Crete. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of Kotschy's gecko.
The Mediterranean thin-toed gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey, and Greece. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of Kotschy's gecko.
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