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Omanosaura cyanura

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Species of lizard

Omanosaura cyanura
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Omanosaura
Species: O. cyanura
Binomial name
Omanosaura cyanura
(Arnold, 1972)
Omanosaura cyanura from United Arab Emirates
Omanosaura cyanura from United Arab Emirates

Omanosaura cyanura, also known commonly as the blue-tailed lizard and the blue-tailed Oman lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula.

Geographic range

O. cyanura is found in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

Habitat

O. cyanura has been found living along watercourses which flow down from the Hajar Mountains of northern Oman and the eastern United Arab Emirates, from sea level up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) elevation.

References

  1. ^ Soorae, P.; Wilms, T.; Al Rasbi, K.J.M. (2012). "Omanosaura cyanura". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T199616A2606826. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199616A2606826.en. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  2. Omanosaura cyanura at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 29 May 2019.
Taxon identifiers
Omanosaura cyanura


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