About Pristurus sokotranus Parker, 1938
Common and Scientific Name
The Socotra rock gecko, scientifically named Pristurus sokotranus, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae that is found only on Socotra Island.
Phylogenetic Status
Phylogenetic research has confirmed that P. sokotranus is paraphyletic.
Genetic Divergence Analysis
DNA barcoding analysis of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene has detected roughly 9% intraspecific genetic divergence, a result that aligns with the existence of unrecognized cryptic lineages within the species.
