Saudi rock gecko
The Saudi rock gecko ("Pristurus popovi)" is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. Etymology. The specific name, "popovi", is in honor of Russian-British entomologist George Basil Popov. Geographic range. "P. popovi" is found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Habitat. The preferred habitats of "P. popovi" are rocky areas and shrubland at altitudes of . Reproduction. "P. popovi" is oviparous.