title: Survey of the reptilian fauna of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. V. The lizard fauna of Turaif region.
abstract: Turaif area located in the Northern border region of Saudi Arabia is one of the most important regions of the Kingdom. This work was proposed to throw light on the diversity of lizard fauna investigated through the collection and subsequent identification of specimens from different localities of Turaif region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sixteen species of lizards belonging to 5 families (Agamidae, Gekkonidae, Lacertidae, Scincidae and Varanidae) were recorded. Lacertidae was the most common family. Three species of lizards namely Acanthodactylus orientalis, Acanthodactylus scutellatus and Acanthodactylus grandis were reported for the first time in the Turaif region of Saudi Arabia. The geographical distribution of the collected species within this province was mapped.
authors: Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Mohammed K
authors: MK
authors: Al-Sadoon
authors: Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Bilal Ahmad
authors: BA
authors: Paray
authors: Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Hamad S
authors: HS
authors: Al-Otaibi
keywords: Acanthodactylus orientalis; Diversity; Reptiles; Saudi Arabia; Turaif province