Asaccus granularis
Asaccus granularis is a species of leaf-toed gecko endemic to Iran.[1][2] The specific epithet refers to the granular scales on the back of this lizard.[1] It is only known from the type locality in Lorestan Province, Iran.[2] It was found in a mountainous area with open oak forests, on rocky outcrops and under large boulders.[2]
| Asaccus granularis | |
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| Asaccus granularis in Mahoor berenji (Dezful, Khuzestan, Iran) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
| Genus: | Asaccus |
| Species: | A. granularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Asaccus granularis Torki, 2010 | |
References
- Asaccus granularis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2018-11-03.
- ŠMÍD, JIŘÍ; MORAVEC, JIŘÍ; KODYM, PETR; KRATOCHVÍL, LUKÁŠ; YOUSEFKHANI, SEYYED SAEED HOSSEINIAN; FRYNTA, DANIEL (20 August 2014). "Annotated checklist and distribution of the lizards of Iran". Zootaxa. 3855 (1): 1. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3855.1.1. PMID 25284505.
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