Pristurus schneideri
Species of lizard
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Pristurus schneideri is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Yemen.
| Pristurus schneideri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Pristurus |
| Species: | P. schneideri |
| Binomial name | |
| Pristurus schneideri | |
Etymology
The specific name, schneideri, is in honor of German herpetologist Wolfgang Schneider of the Hessisches Landesmuseum in Darmstadt.[2]
Geographic range
P. schneideri is found on Hanish al Kabir Island, Yemen.[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of P. schneideri are the intertidal and supratidal zones, at elevations from sea level to 8 m (26 ft).[1]
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