Pristurus gallagheri

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Pristurus gallagheri
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Pristurus
Species:
P. gallagheri
Binomial name
Pristurus gallagheri
Arnold, 1986

Pristurus gallagheri, also known as Gallagher's rock gecko or Wadi Kharrar rock gecko , is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae found in Oman. [2]

It is native to the central Hajar Mountains of northern Oman, up to 1,830 metres elevation. It has been observed on the trunks and branches of trees, including Moringa peregrina , Ficus salicifolia , and Acacia trees, and on the walls and doors of structures. It is locally abundant within its limited range. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Sindaco, R.; Mohammed, S.F. (2012). "Pristurus gallagheri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T200631A2674341. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T200631A2674341.en . Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  2. Pristurus gallagheri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database