Phrynocephalus theobaldi

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Phrynocephalus theobaldi (common names: Theobald's toad-headed agama, snow lizard, and others) is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Asia.

Etymology

The specific name, theobaldi, is in honor of British naturalist William Theobald.

Geographic range

P. theobaldi is found in eastern Turkestan, India (Kashmir and Ladakh), Nepal and western China (Xinjiang and southern Tibet). Its type locality is "Lake Tso Moriri" = Tsho-marari, Rupshu, Ladakh.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of P. theobaldi are desert, grassland, and shrubland.

Reproduction

P. theobaldi is viviparous.

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