Title of article
Systematics and distribution of the genus Phrynocephalus Kaup, 1825 (Sauria: Agamidae) in the Iranian Plateau: A Review
Author/Authors
Ebrahimipour, Farnaz Department of Biology - Faculty of Science - Razi University - Kermanshah, Iran , Rastegar-Pouyani, Nasrullah Department of Biology - Faculty of Science - Razi University - Kermanshah, Iran , Rastegar-Pouyani, Eskandar Department of Biology - Hakim Sabzevari University - Sabzevar, Iran
Pages
20
From page
97
To page
116
Abstract
There are numerous published data related to the taxonomic structure and distribution of one of the most diverse and taxonomically confusing Iranian lizards, the genus Phrynocephalus. The genus Phrynocephalus has a close relationship with genera Stellagama, Paralaudakia, and Laudakia. There are about 10-12 species of this monophyletic genus in desert regions of Iran. This study aims to provide a review and a brief comparison of taxonomic changes as well as the distribution of the Iranian Plateau Phrynocephalus species.
Keywords
Agamidae , Iranian Plateau , Phrynocephalus , Reptilia , Squamata
Journal title
Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity
Serial Year
2022
Record number
2732547
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