Pristurus rupestris
In Zighy Bay, Musandam Peninsula, Oman
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Pristurus
Species:
P. rupestris
Binomial name
Pristurus rupestris
Blanford, 1874[2]

Pristurus rupestris, also known as the rock semaphore gecko, Blanford's semaphore gecko, and Persia rock gecko, is a species of gecko in the genus Pristurus which inhabits parts of Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia, and Eritrea. This species lives in stony formations, mainly in flat, hard, sandy, barren regions and gravelly plains. It also lives in open, dry forest and bushland. It can be found under stones, on the walls of buildings, and on beaches. It is an egg-laying species.

References

  1. Carranza, S.; Els, J.; Gardner, A.; Soorae, P.; Eid, E.K.A.; Amr, Z.S.S.; Al Johany, A.M.H.; Egan, D.M.; Vogrin, M.; Shafiei Bafti, S.; Disi, A.M.; Papenfuss, T.; Sharifi, M. (2019). "Pristurus rupestris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T131681739A1067984. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T131681739A1067984.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. Pristurus rupestris. Reptile Database.


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