| Sarada superba | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Sarada |
| Species: | S. superba |
| Binomial name | |
| Sarada superba Deepak, Zambre, Bhosale and Giri, 2016 | |
Sarada superba, the superb large fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard found in Maharashtra, India. [2] It was described in 2016 and in the past was part of a complex that included Sitana ponticeriana . [3]
Otocryptis is a genus of agamid lizards from the Indian subcontinent. It is the sister group for the clade formed by Sitana and Sarada. The divergence is estimated to have occurred about 12 million years ago.
Sitana is a genus of lizards, collectively known as the fan-throated lizards, from the family Agamidae. They are found in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The genus comprises fourteen species, including several recently discovered species, such as two new species from Sri Lanka. In 2016, a new genus named Sarada was erected, consisting of one former Sitana species and two newly described ones. Sarada is the sister genus of Sitana. Together they form a clade which sister group is Otocryptis.
Sitana ponticeriana, the Pondichéry fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard found in eastern peninsular India. It was earlier thought to be widespread but studies in 2016 resulted in the splitting of the group into several species placed in two genera. The genus Sitana has an enlarged projecting scale on the posterior side of the hind thigh which is absent in the sister genus Sarada.
The Draconinae are a subfamily of reptiles in the family Agamidae found in southern Asia and Oceania. Some taxonomists believe these genera belong to the subfamily Agaminae.
Sitana fusca, the dark sitana, is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Nepal. Only known from Bardibas (Mahottari District, at an altitude of 316 m.
Sitana schleichi, the Suklaphantah sitana, is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Nepal.
Sitana sivalensis is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Nepal. Its common name is the Siwalik sitana
Sitana bahiri is an endemic species of agamid lizards recently found from Sri Lanka. The species was first found from Yala national park. The species was named in honor of M.M Bahir, who is one of a leading wildlife conservationist of Sri Lanka.
Sitana devakai is an endemic species of agamid lizards recently found from Sri Lanka. The species was first found from Puttalama district. The lizard is also known to found in Tamil Nadu of India, but not given valid identification. The species was named in honor of Dr. Devaka K. Weerakoon, who is a conservation biologist. He is a Professor of Zoology in University of Colombo.
Sarada is a genus of lizards in the family Agamidae. The common name large fan-throated lizards has been coined for this genus. It is the sister genus of Sitana; together they form a group known as the fan-throated lizards. The genus, consisting of three species, was erected in 2016 on the basis of molecular phylogenetic studies from across peninsular India.
Sarada darwini, Darwin's large fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India.
The Deccan fan-throated lizard is a species of agamid lizard endemic to India.
Sitana gokakensis, the Gokak fan-throated lizard, is a species of cryptic agamid lizard which is endemic to India.
Sitana kalesari is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India.
Sitana laticeps, the broad-headed fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India.
Sitana marudhamneydhal is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India.
Sitana spinaecephalus, the spiny-headed fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India. It is found in scrublands and forests occurring in the west-central states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Sitana thondalu, the Nagarjuna Sagar fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India.
Sitana visiri, the palm leaf fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to the Tamil Nadu region of India.
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