Pristurus schneideri
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Pristurus schneideri

Pristurus schneideri is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Yemen.

Animal name origin

The specific name, schneideri, is in honor of German herpetologist Wolfgang Schneider of the Hessisches Landesmuseum in Darmstadt.

Distribution

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P. schneideri is found on Hanish al Kabir Island, Yemen.

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The preferred natural habitats of P. schneideri are the intertidal and supratidal zones, at elevations from sea level to 8 m (26 ft).

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Biome

Mating Habits

P. schneideri is oviparous.

References

1. Pristurus schneideri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pristurus_schneideri
2. Pristurus schneideri on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/199845/2613714

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