Stenodactylus doriae (Blanford, 1874)

Size

Stenodactylus doriae reaches a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of approximately 8.3 cm (3.3 in).

Eye Scales

Large scales border its eyes, to protect the eyes from sand while the animal burrows.

Distribution

This species is found in Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Habitat

Its preferred natural habitat is desert, ranging in altitude from sea level up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).

Reproduction

Stenodactylus doriae is oviparous, and produces clutches of one or two eggs per clutch.