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
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
