genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
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gecko
Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, geckos are found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from .
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Species
Three ''Agamura'' species are recognized:
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Agamura cruralis
''Agamura cruralis'' is a species of gecko found in Iran and Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies b ...
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Agamura kermanensis
''Agamura kermanensis'' is a species of gecko found in 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 Azerbaija ...
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Agamura persica
The Persian spider gecko (''Agamura persica'') hails from semidesert regions of 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 ...
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Geckos of the genus ''
Rhinogekko
''Rhinogekko'' is a genus of geckos from Iran and Pakistan.
Species
The genus ''Rhinogekko'' contains two recognized species:
*'' Rhinogekko femoralis''
*'' Rhinogekko misonnei''
''Nota bene'': A binomial authority
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'' have sometimes been classified in genus ''Agamura'' but the genus is currently considered distinct from the latter. These genera share a number of characteristics: straight to slightly bent toes, weakly tuberculate skin, and long, thin limbs and tail.