Latastia boscai


Latastia boscai, also known commonly as the Eritrea longtail lizard or Bosca's long-tailed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to East Africa and the Horn of Africa. There are three recognized subspecies.

Etymology

The specific name, boscai, is in honor of Spanish herpetologist Eduardo Boscá y Casanoves. The subspecific name, burii, is in honor of British naturalist George [Wyman Bury].

Geographic range

L. boscai is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of L. boscai are desert, savanna, and forest, at altitudes from sea level to.

Reproduction

L. boscai is oviparous.

Subspecies

The following three subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.