Schreibers fringe-fingered lizard

Acanthodactylus schreiberi

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

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

Status

"A. schreiberi" is threatened by habitat loss.

Habitat

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

Reproduction

"A. schreiberi" is oviparous.

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Status: Endangered
EX EW CR EN VU NT LC
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyLacertidae
GenusAcanthodactylus
SpeciesA. schreiberi
Photographed in
Israel