Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Acanthodactylus | |
Scientific name Acanthodactylus harranensis Similar Acanthodactylus, Lacertids, Anatololacerta danfordi, Chernov's skink, Reptile | ||
Acanthodactylus harranensis is a species of lizard in the Lacertidae family.
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Geographic range
It is native to Turkey, and is known only from the ruins of the ancient city of Harran. It may also occur in Syria and Iraq.
Description
It is a relatively large and stout-bodied Acanthodactylus, with a tail more than 1.5 times body length, and a dorsal pattern consisting of irregular longitudinal dark and light stripes or a series of spots in juveniles.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is in rocky areas.
Conservation status
It is threatened by tourism, overgrazing, and agriculture.
References
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