Latastia doriai

Latastia doriai

Doria's long-tailed lizard

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Latastia doriai

Latastia doriai, also known commonly as Doria's long-tailed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Horn of Africa. There are three recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, doriai, is in honor of Italian zoologist Giacomo Doria.

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The subspecific name, martensi, is in honor of German zoologist Eduard von Martens.

The subspecific name, scorteccii, is in honor of Italian herpetologist Giuseppe Scortecci.

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Distribution

Geography

L. doriai is found in Djibuti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

Mating Habits

L. doriai is oviparous.

References

1. Latastia doriai Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latastia_doriai

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