Abu-dhabi reptiles
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Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink…
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Oman saw-scaled viper (Echis omanensis)
Only recently recognised as a distinct species, variations in the scales on the head led to the Oman…
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Persian horned viper (Pseudocerastes persicus)
A medium-sized, thick-bodied snake with a relatively short tail , the Persian horned viper…
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Persian leaf-toed gecko (Hemidactylus persicus)
The Persian leaf-toed gecko is a member of a species-rich group of reptiles possessing unique…
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Rock semaphore gecko (Pristurus rupestris)
The rock semaphore gecko (Pristurus rupestris) is a tiny gecko which, like other members of the…
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Rough-tailed bowfoot gecko (Cyrtopodion scabrum)
Belonging to one of the most diverse families of lizards, the rough-tailed bowfoot gecko is a small…
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Saudi fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus gongrorhynchatus)
The Saudi fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus gongorhynchatus) has remarkable ‘fringes’ of…
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Schmidt’s fringe-toed lizard (Acanthodactylus schmidti)
Named after Karl Patterson Schmidt (an American herpetologist), Schmidt’s fringe-toed lizard…
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Schokari sand racer (Psammophis schokari)
One of the fastest snakes in the Middle East , the Schokari sand racer has a thin body with variable…
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Sinai agama (Pseudotrapelus sinaitus)
Although drab and inconspicuous throughout much of the year, during the breeding season the male…
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Sind saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus sochureki)
Despite its relatively small size, the Sind saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus sochureki) is…
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Slevin’s sand gecko (Stenodactylus slevini)
Slevin’s sand gecko is a small gecko with a large head, a tapering tail, and relatively slender…
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Snake-tailed fringe-toed lizard (Acanthodactylus opheodurus)
Owing to its superficial similarity to its larger congener, Acanthodactylus boskianus, the…
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Spotted toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus maculatus)
The spotted toad-headed agama is a member of the Agamidae family, also known as the chameleons of…
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Tessellated skink (Trachylepis tessellata)
The tessellated skink (Trachylepis tessellata) is a rather poorly-known lizard endemic to the…
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Turkish gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus)
The Turkish gecko is a pale reptile, with a slightly pink translucence to its skin. Its body, which…
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Wadi racer (Platyceps rhodorachis)
The wadi racer (Platyceps rhodorachis) is a long, slender and fast-moving snake, with a narrow head…
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Yellow sea snake (Hydrophis spiralis)
The longest of the true sea snakes (Hydrophiids) , the yellow sea snake (Hydrophis spiralis) has a…
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Yellow-bellied house gecko (Hemidactylus flaviviridis)
A relatively large lizard, the yellow-bellied house gecko (Hemidactylus flaviviridis) is an unusual…
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Yellow-bellied sea snake (Pelamis platura)
Information on the yellow-bellied sea snake (Pelamis platura) is currently being researched and…
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Yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus)
Information on the yellow-spotted agama is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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