| Mesalina arnoldi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Mesalina |
| Species: | M. arnoldi |
| Binomial name | |
| Mesalina arnoldi | |
Mesalina arnoldi is a species of sand-dwelling lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Yemen. [1]
The specific name, arnoldi, is in honor of British herpetologist E. Nicholas "Nick" Arnold. [1]
The preferred habitat of M. arnoldi is sparsely-vegetated rocky plateaus at elevations of 1,300–2,800 m (4,300–9,200 ft). [1]
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