Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Genus Stenodactylus Higher classification Stenodactylus | Phylum Chordata Family Gekkonidae Scientific name Stenodactylus doriae Rank Species | |
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Similar Stenodactylus, Reptile, Short‑fingered Gecko, Geckos, Stenodactylus petrii | ||
Stenodactylus doriae
Stenodactylus doriae, commonly known as the Middle Eastern short-fingered gecko or Doria's comb-fingered gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae.
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Etymology
The specific name, doriae, is in honor of Italian naturalist Giacomo Doria.
Geographic range
S. doriae occurs in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, and Kuwait.
Description
This gecko reaches about 8.3 centimetres (3.3 in) in snout-to-vent length (SVL). Its eyes are bordered by large scales to protect them from the sand during burrowing.
References
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