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Asaccus
''Asaccus'' is a genus of geckos, commonly known as Southwest Asian leaf-toed geckos, in the family Phyllodactylidae. Papenfuss TJ et al. (2010)"Phylogenetic relationships among species of Southwest Asian leaf-toed geckos (''Asaccus'')". ''Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences'', Series 4, 61 (13): 587-596. Geographic range The genus ''Asaccus'' is endemic to the Middle East. Species There are 19 species which are recognized as being valid in the genus ''Asaccus''. Five were described in 2011. Torki F et al. (2011). "Description of four new ''Asaccus'' Dixon and Anderson, 1973 (Reptilia: Phyllodactylidae) from Iran and Turkey". ''Amphibia-Reptilia'' 32 (2): 185-202.Torki F (2011). "''Beschreibung eines neuen'' Asaccus ''(Sauria: Phyllodactylidae) aus dem Iran'' ". ''Sauria'' 33 (1) 51–61. (in German). *'' Asaccus andersoni'' *'' Asaccus arnoldi'' *'' Asaccus barani'' *'' Asaccus caudivolvulus'' – Emirati leaf-toed gecko *'' Asaccus elisae'' – Werner's leaf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Arnoldi
''Asaccus arnoldi'' is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It, along with all other species in the genus ''Asaccus'', is endemic to the Hajar Mountains of northern Oman. Taxonomy ''Asaccas arnoldi'' was first formally named in 2017. The specific name Specific name may refer to: * in Database management systems, a system-assigned name that is unique within a particular database In taxonomy, either of these two meanings, each with its own set of rules: * Specific name (botany), the two-part (bino ..., ''arnoldi'', is in honor of British herpetologist Edwin Nicholas "Nick" Arnold. Description ''Asaccus arnoldi'' is the smallest species in the genus ''Asaccus''. The maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) of ''A. arnoldi'' is only . It is most closely related to '' Asaccus gallagheri''. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q60793191 Asaccus Reptiles of the Arabian Peninsula Endemic fauna of Oman Reptiles described in 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Elisae
''Asaccus elisae'', also known as Elisa's leaf-toed gecko or Werner's leaf-toed gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is native to the Middle East. Etymology The specific name, ''elisae'' (feminine, genitive singular), is in honor of a woman or girl named Elisa, perhaps Franz Werner's wife or daughter; unfortunately, in the original description, he did not specify. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Asaccus elisae'', p. 82). Geographic range ''A. elisae'' is found in southern Turkey (southeastern Anatolia; in only a few areas on the Euphrates River valley) and southeastward to the eastern part of Syria (known only from Abu Kamal and Al Salhyeh) to eastern and northern parts of Iraq and to western Iran. Habitat ''A. elisae'' lives at altitudes of above sea level. It prefers rocky habitats having little vegetatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Kermanshahensis
The Kermanshah leaf-toed gecko (''Asaccus kermanshahensis'') is a species of gecko endemic to Iran. It is named for the type locality, north of Kermanshah, eastern Kermanshah Province, in the Zagros Mountains of western Iran. It is found in caves and rock crevices at . Description It is a medium-sized ''Asaccus ''Asaccus'' is a genus of geckos, commonly known as Southwest Asian leaf-toed geckos, in the family Phyllodactylidae. Papenfuss TJ et al. (2010)"Phylogenetic relationships among species of Southwest Asian leaf-toed geckos (''Asaccus'')". ''Procee ...'' gecko with 4 pairs of postmental scales, a small ear opening, and a depressed, pointed head. Most of the dorsal surfaces have numerous large, smooth tubercles, distinguishing it from other similar ''Asaccus'' species. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q2866273 Asaccus Reptiles of Iran Endemic fauna of Iran Reptiles described in 1996 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Andersoni
''Asaccus andersoni'' is a species of leaf-toed gecko endemic to Iran, on the western slopes of the central Zagros Mountains. It lives in on rocks in gullies of mountainous oak forests. It is named in honor of Steven Clement Anderson, in recognition of "his major contributions to the knowledge of the herpetofauna of the Middle East and the Iranian Plateau in particular". At the type locality, ''Asaccus andersoni'' occurred with several other species of lizards and snakes, including ''Asaccus elisae'', ''Laudakia nupta'', ''Ophisops elegans'', and ''Platyceps najadum ''Platyceps najadum'', also known commonly as Dahl's whip snake, the slender whip snake, and the Zagros whip snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Eurasia. Four subspecies are recognized as being valid ...''. References Asaccus Reptiles of Iran Endemic fauna of Iran Reptiles described in 2011 {{Gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Kurdistanensis
The Kurdistan leaf-toed gecko (''Asaccus kurdistanensis'') is a species of lizard belonging to the gecko family Phyllodactylidae. ''A. kurdistanensis'' is native to the Kurdistan province in western Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni ... and was described in 2006. References Asaccus Geckos of Iran Endemic fauna of Iran Reptiles described in 2006 {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Granularis
''Asaccus granularis'' is a species of leaf-toed gecko endemic to Iran. The specific epithet refers to the granular scales on the back of this lizard. It is only known from the type locality in Lorestan Province, Iran. It was found in a mountainous area with open oak An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus ''Quercus'' (; Latin "oak tree") of the beech family, Fagaceae. There are approximately 500 extant species of oaks. The common name "oak" also appears in the names of species in related genera, notably ''L ... forests, on rocky outcrops and under large boulders. References Asaccus Reptiles of Iran Endemic fauna of Iran Reptiles described in 2010 {{Gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Gallagheri
''Asaccus gallagheri'', also known as Gallagher's gecko or Gallagher's leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula and occurs in the United Arab Emirates and Oman Oman ( ; ar, عُمَان ' ), officially the Sultanate of Oman ( ar, سلْطنةُ عُمان ), is an Arabian country located in southwestern Asia. It is situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and spans the mouth of .... References Asaccus Reptiles of the Arabian Peninsula Endemic fauna of Oman Endemic fauna of the United Arab Emirates Reptiles described in 1972 Taxa named by Edwin Nicholas Arnold {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Margaritae
''Asaccus margaritae'', or Margarita's leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula and occurs in the United Arab Emirates and Oman Oman ( ; ar, عُمَان ' ), officially the Sultanate of Oman ( ar, سلْطنةُ عُمان ), is an Arabian country located in southwestern Asia. It is situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and spans the mouth of t .... It was first described in 2016. References Asaccus Reptiles of the Arabian Peninsula Endemic fauna of Oman Endemic fauna of the United Arab Emirates Reptiles described in 2016 {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Griseonotus
''Asaccus griseonotus'', also known as the grey-spotted leaf-toed gecko or grey-marked gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It is found in Iraq and Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni .... References Asaccus Reptiles of Iran Reptiles of Iraq Reptiles described in 1973 Taxa named by Steven C. Anderson Taxa named by James R. Dixon {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Barani
''Asaccus barani'' is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It is endemic to Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a list of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolia, Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with .... References Asaccus Reptiles of Turkey Endemic fauna of Turkey Reptiles described in 2011 {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Caudivolvulus
The Emirati leaf-toed gecko (''Asaccus caudivolvulus'') is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It is endemic to the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE; ar, اَلْإِمَارَات الْعَرَبِيَة الْمُتَحِدَة ), or simply the Emirates ( ar, الِْإمَارَات ), is a country in Western Asia (The Middle East). It is located at th .... References Asaccus Reptiles of the Arabian Peninsula Endemic fauna of the United Arab Emirates Reptiles described in 1994 Taxa named by Edwin Nicholas Arnold {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaccus Montanus
''Asaccus montanus'', also known as the ''Mountain Leaf-toed Gecko'' is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It is endemic to Oman Oman ( ; ar, عُمَان ' ), officially the Sultanate of Oman ( ar, سلْطنةُ عُمان ), is an Arabian country located in southwestern Asia. It is situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and spans the mouth of .... References Asaccus Reptiles of the Arabian Peninsula Endemic fauna of Oman Reptiles described in 1994 {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |