Asaccus arnoldi
Species of lizard
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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.[1][2]
| Asaccus arnoldi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
| Genus: | Asaccus |
| Species: | A. arnoldi |
| Binomial name | |
| Asaccus arnoldi | |
Taxonomy
Asaccas arnoldi was first formally named in 2017.[3] The specific name, arnoldi, is in honor of British herpetologist Edwin Nicholas "Nick" Arnold.[1]
Description
Asaccus arnoldi is the smallest species in the genus Asaccus. The maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) of A. arnoldi is only 33.6 mm (1.32 in).[1] It is most closely related to Asaccus gallagheri.[3]