Agamura
| Agamura | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Subfamily: | Gekkoninae |
| Genus: | Agamura |
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Agamura is a genus of geckos containing the species Agamura persica. It is native to Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, commonly known as the spider gecko or Persian spider gecko.[1] The name derives from its strikingly thin, long limbs. It inhabits desert areas.
Geckos of the genus Rhinogecko are sometimes classified in genus Agamura.[2]
References
- ↑ Papenfuss, T. 2010. Agamura persica. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 11 April 2015.
- ↑ Bauer, A. M., et al. (2013). A preliminary phylogeny of the Palearctic naked-toed geckos (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae) with taxonomic implications. Zootaxa 3599(4), 301-24.
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