Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard
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Acanthodactylus schreiberi

Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus schreiberi ) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Middle East.

Animal name origin

Both the specific name, schreiberi, and the common name, Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard, are in honor of Austrian zoologist Egid Schreiber (1836-1913), author of Herpetologia Europaea (1875).

Distribution

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A. schreiberi is found in Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey.

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The natural habitats of Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard are sandy shores, pastureland, and plantations.

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Mating Habits

A. schreiberi is oviparous.

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A. schreiberi is threatened by habitat loss.

References

1. Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schreiber's_fringe-fingered_lizard
2. Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61462/12489118

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