Darevskia clarkorum
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Darevskia clarkorum

Darevskia clarkorum is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to the Republic of Georgia and Turkey.

Animal name origin

The specific name, clarkorum (genitive plural), is in honor of American zoologists Richard J. Clark and Erica D. Clark, who are husband and wife.

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D. clarkorum is found in Adjara in southwestern Georgia, and also in adjacent northeastern Turkey.

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The preferred natural habitats of D. clarkorum are forest and rocky areas, at altitudes of 1,500–2,200 m (4,900–7,200 ft).

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Mating Habits

D. clarkorum is oviparous.

References

1. Darevskia clarkorum Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darevskia_clarkorum
2. Darevskia clarkorum on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/11117/114549398

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