Appearance
Its long, slender legs and tail give it a spider-like impression and allow it to climb in its rocky habitat. The toes are slender, clawed, and angularly bent. It shares this feature with a number of other species and is classified as an angular-toed gecko.Two other species, ''Agamura femoralis'' and ''Agamura misonnei'' , have been placed in the genus, but Anderson and Khan referred them to the genus ''Rhinogekko''.
Naming
''Agamura persica'' ssp. ''persica'' is found in the eastern regions of the species' range, and is differentiated by "three dark crossbars, first on nape, second behind shoulders, third in front of sacrum".''Agamura persica'' ssp. ''cruralis'' is found in the western regions and is differentiated by "five darker brown dorsal crossbars, first on nape, fifth on sacrum, nine to ten on tail".
Behavior
''Agamuras "well-developed upper 'eyelid'" is an adaptation to diurnal life. The lid serves as a sort of "sunshade".Habitat
The Persian spider gecko inhabits rocky and stony terrain close to sandy semidesert, on hill slopes and barren plains. It is primarily nocturnal, but can be found during the day basking at temperatures of about 17.5 °C and 15.5 °C , and active at surface temperatures as high as 44 °C.Reproduction
The Persian spider gecko reaches breeding size at 18 to 24 months of age. Its breeding period is from March to May, eggs are laid in June, and juveniles appear in September.References:
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