Acanthodactylus harranensis
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Acanthodactylus harranensis is a species of lizard in the Lacertidae family.[1][2]
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Geographic range
It is native to Turkey, and is known only from the ruins of the ancient city of Harran. It may also occur in Syria and Iraq.[2]
Description
It is a relatively large and stout-bodied Acanthodactylus, with a tail more than 1.5 times body length, and a dorsal pattern consisting of irregular longitudinal dark and light stripes or a series of spots in juveniles.[1]
Habitat
Its natural habitat is in rocky areas.[2]
Conservation status
It is threatened by tourism, overgrazing, and agriculture.[2]
References
Bibliography
- Baran I, Kumlutas Y, Lanza B, Sindaco R, Ilgaz Ç, Avci A, Crucitti P. 2005. Acanthodactylus harranensis, A New Species of Lizard from Southeastern Turkey (Reptilia: Sauria: Lacertidae). Bolletino Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali, Torino 23 (1): 323-341.
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