Alborz Lizard

Darevskia defilippii

"Darevskia defilippii", also known commonly as the Alborz lizard or the Elburs lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Iran.
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Naming

The specific name, "defilippii", is in honor of Italian zoologist Filippo de Filippi.

Habitat

"D. defilippii" typically occurs on rocky slopes with shrubby vegetation, but it has also been recorded in grassy alpine landscapes and close to the upper limits of Hyrcanian forest. It is found from close to sea level to an altitude of 3,355 metres.

Reproduction

"D. defilippii" is oviparous.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyLacertidae
GenusDarevskia
SpeciesD. defilippii
Photographed in
Iran