Abu-dhabi reptiles
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Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
The Critically Endangered hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) has been exploited for thousands…
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Arabian sand boa (Eryx jayakari)
One of the smallest boa species , the Arabian sand boa is the only boa found in south-east Arabia…
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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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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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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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Annulated sea snake (Hydrophis cyanocinctus)
Sea snakes are amongst the most venomous of the world’s snakes, and are highly adapted to life at…
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Arabian Gulf sea snake (Hydrophis lapemoides)
The Arabian Gulf sea snake (Hydrophis lapemoides) can be identified by its striking patterning…
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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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Hooked thread snake (Leptotyphlops macrorhynchus)
One of the smallest snakes in the world , the hooked thread snake is a rarely seen, predominately…
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Awl-headed snake (Lytorhynchus diadema)
A little-known, burrow-dwelling reptile, the most distinctive feature of the awl-headed snake is its…
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Hooded malpolon (Malpolon moilensis)
The hooded malpolon is named for its unusual, cobra-like defensive behaviour, in which it lifts the…
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Jayakar’s Oman lizard (Omanosaura jayakari)
One of only two Omanosaura species, Jayakar’s Oman lizard (Omanosaura jayakari) is a large, slender…
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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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Arabian toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus arabicus)
The Arabian toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus arabicus) is a member of the Agamidae family, also…
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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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