Cyrtopodion potoharense
Appearance
Cyrtopodion potoharense | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Cyrtopodion |
Species: | C. potoharense
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Binomial name | |
Cyrtopodion potoharense Khan, 2001
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Cyrtopodion potoharense, also known commonly as the Potahar gecko or the Potwar gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to northern Pakistan.
Geographic range
[edit]C. potoharense is found in Rawalpindi District, Punjab Province, Pakistan.[2]
Habitat
[edit]The natural habitat of C. potoharense is mud flats.[2]
Reproduction
[edit]C. potoharense is oviparous.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Bowles, P. (2021). "Cyrtopodion potoharense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T178397A127897555. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T178397A127897555.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Cyrtopodion potoharense at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 10 May 2018.
Further reading
[edit]- Khan MS (2001). "Taxonomic notes on angular-toed Gekkota of Pakistan, with description of a new species of genus Cyrtopodion ". Pakistan Journal of Zoology 31 (1): 13-24. (Cyrtopodion potoharensis, new species).