| Siwalik Sitana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Sitana |
| Species: | S. sivalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Sitana sivalensis Schleich, Kästle and Shah, 1998 [2] | |
Sitana sivalensis is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Nepal. Its common name is the Siwalik sitana [2]
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.
Oligodon cyclurus is a species of snake found in Asia. It was first described by Theodore Cantor in 1839.
Ablepharus sikimmensis is a species of skink found in Bangladesh (Rangpur), Bhutan, China (Tibet), India and Nepal.
Wildlife diversity is a notable feature of Nepal. Because of the variance in climate, from tropical to arctic, Nepal has a large variety of plants and animals. Wildlife tourism is a major source of tourism in the country. There are some animal species which are unique to Nepal, such as the spiny babbler. Nepal is also host to many rhododendron species. Nepal has numerous national parks and reserves to protect its diverse fauna. Nepal is a biodiversity hot spot with ecoregions broadly comprising the mountainous ecoregion, the savanna and grasslands ecoregion of the terai (foothills), and the Rara Lake ecoregion.
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.
Sarada superba, the superb large fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard found in Maharashtra, India. It was described in 2016 and in the past was part of a complex that included Sitana ponticeriana.
The Himalaya ground skink is a species of skink found in Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Turkmenistan.
The Nepal ground skink is a species of skink found in Nepal.
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.
Sitana sushili, Sushil's fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India.
