Darevskia arribasi

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Darevskia arribasi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Darevskia
Species:
D. arribasi
Binomial name
Darevskia arribasi
Tuniyev, Petrova & Lotiev, 2023[1]

Darevskia arribasi is a species of rock lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is native to the area surrounding Ertso Lake in South Ossetia, Georgia.[1] The species was named for herpetologist Oscar Arribas.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Tuniyev, Boris S.; Petrova, T. V.; Lotiev, K. Yu (August 30, 2023). "A New Species of the Genus Darevskia Arribas, 1999 from South Ossetia (Reptilia: Sauria: Lacertidae)". Russian Journal of Herpetology. 30 (4): 237–248. doi:10.30906/1026-2296-2023-30-4-237-248 – via rjh.folium.ru.
  2. ^ Pflughoeft, Aspen (5 September 2023). "Mountain creature with rows of extra 'eyes' found lurking in rocks. It's a new species". Miami Herald.