Western Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Northwestern Saudi Arabia. 

Species:

Acanthodactylus robustus  WERNER, 1929

Common names:

Robuster Fransenfingereidechse (German)
Robust Fringe-fingered Lizard (English)

Types:

Holotype: NMW 23362

Terra Typica:

Bir Molusi ( = Meloza = Ka`ra) in the Syrian desert about halfway between Beirut and Baghdad, Iraq.


Relevant taxonomic literature:

  • Werner, F. (1929) -  Description of Acanthodactylus robustus. -  In: “Beitrage zur Kenntnis der Fauna von Syrien und Persien”. - Zoologischer Anzeiger, Leipzig, 81 (7/10): 238-245.   

  • Harris, D.J. & Arnold, E.N. (2000) -  Elucidation of the relationships of spiny-footed lizards, Acanthodactylus spp. (Reptilia: Lacertidae) using mitochondrial DNA sequence, with comments on their biogeography and evolution. -  Journal of Zoology, London, 252 (3): 351-362.    

 
 
 
 
 

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