Stenodactylus doriae
Stenodactylus doriae, commonly known as the Middle Eastern short-fingered gecko or Doria's comb-fingered gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. Etymology. The specific name, "doriae", is in honor of Italian naturalist Giacomo Doria. Geographic range. "S. doriae" occurs in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, and Kuwait. Description. This gecko reaches about in snout-to-vent length (SVL). Its eyes are bordered by large scales to protect them from the sand during burrowing.