Ablepharus darvazi

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Ablepharus darvazi

Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Ablepharus
Species:
A. darvazi
Binomial name
Ablepharus darvazi

Ablepharus darvazi, also known as Darvaz snake-eyed skink,

Scincidae. The species is endemic to Central Asia.[1][3][2]

Geographic range

Ablepharus darvazi is known only from the

Badakshan, Tajikistan.[1] The species may live in the nearby areas of Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.[1][2]

Habitat

Ablepharus darvazi inhabits bushes and montane forest, reaching the alpine zone. It occurs at elevations of 2,000–2,500 m (6,600–8,200 ft)

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