Philochortus neumanni


Philochortus neumanni, known commonly as Neumann's orangetail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.

Etymology

The specific name, neumanni, is in honor of German ornithologist Oscar Neumann.

Geographic distribution

Philochortus neumanni is found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Philochortus neumanni are forest and shrubland, at elevations of, but it may also be found in agricultural areas.

Description

, Philochortus neumanni is brown or blackish with six narrow yellow stripes. Ventrally, it is white. Adults have a snout-to-vent length of about. The tail is very long, about.

Reproduction

Philochortus neumanni is oviparous.