Phrynocephalus theobaldi | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Phrynocephalus |
Species: | P. theobaldi |
Binomial name | |
Phrynocephalus theobaldi | |
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Synonyms [3] | |
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Phrynocephalus theobaldi (common names: Theobald's toad-headed agama, snow lizard, and others) is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Asia.
The specific name, theobaldi, is in honor of British naturalist William Theobald. [4]
P. theobaldi is found in eastern Turkestan, India (Kashmir and Ladakh), Nepal and western China (Xinjiang and southern Tibet). [1] [3]
Its type locality is "Lake Tso Moriri" = Tsho-marari, Rupshu, Ladakh.
The preferred natural habitats of P. theobaldi are desert, grassland, and shrubland. [1]
P. theobaldi is viviparous. [3]
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