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Laudakia pakistanica

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Laudakia pakistanica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Laudakia
Species:
L. pakistanica
Binomial name
Laudakia pakistanica
(Baig, 1989)
Synonyms[2]

Agama pakistanica Baig, 1989

Laudakia pakistanica, the Pakistani agama, a species of agamid lizard found in northern Pakistan and northern India, in the disputed territory claimed by both states.[1][2]

Distribution

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Three subspecies are known:[2]

  • khani: Pakistan, Terra typica: Hadar (Chilas), Federal Administered Northern Area, Pakistan, 32° 25' N, 74° E, elevation 945 m.
  • auffenbergi: Pakistan; Terra typica: Besham, Distr. Swat, Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan, 35° 55' N, 72° 55' E, 700 m elevation.
  • pakistanica: Pakistan; Terra typica: Jaglotgah, Pakistan.

References

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  1. ^ a b Khan, M.S. (2021). "Laudakia pakistanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T47752024A47752036. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T47752024A47752036.en. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Laudakia pakistanica at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 20 April 2022.
  • Ananjeva, N.B. & Tuniev 1994 Some aspects of historical biogeography of Asian rock agamids Russ. J. Herpetol. 1 (1): 43