Saudi rock gecko
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Pristurus popovi

The Saudi rock gecko (Pristurus popovi) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula.

Animal name origin

The specific name, popovi, is in honor of Russian-British entomologist George Basil Popov.

Distribution

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P. popovi is found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

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The preferred habitats of P. popovi are rocky areas and shrubland at altitudes of 1,700–3,600 m (5,600–11,800 ft).

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Mating Habits

P. popovi is oviparous.

References

1. Saudi rock gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_rock_gecko
2. Saudi rock gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/199592/2605442

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