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A new distribution record of Arnold’s Gecko, Pristurus minimus (Arnold, 1977) (Squamata, Sphaerodactylidae), in Saudi Arabia.
- Source :
- Biodiversity Data Journal; Jul2023, p1-10, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Reptiles are considered an important element of Saudi Arabia’s wildlife to be conserved as a priority. However, the status and distribution of the Kingdom’s reptile fauna is not well understood, thus hindering the conservation initiatives. Better understanding of the taxonomy and distribution of the Kingdom’s reptile fauna is important for implementing effective conservation measures. Here, we provide the new distribution record of Pristurus minimus (Arnold, 1977; common name, Arnold’s Gecko) from southern Saudi Arabia. The species was recorded from the Uruq Bani Ma'arid Protected Area (UBM) of southern Saudi Arabia. Four individuals were captured from different survey sites across the UBM and their species identification was confirmed through a mixture of physical and genetic examination. These results increase the number of species from the Pristurus genus to five for Saudi Arabia and improve the understanding of the Kingdom’s reptile fauna and its distribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SQUAMATA
REPTILES
TAXONOMY
SPECIES distribution
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13142836
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Biodiversity Data Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 169857333
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.11.e101647