Eremias arguta transcaucasica
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<Rare and Endangered Animals of Armenia
Animal in Armenia
Խայտաբղետ մողեսիկ (“khaytabghet moghesik”)
Status
Separated from the main habitat subspecies.
Habitat in Armenia
Can be met around Lake Sevan, near Noraduz.
Number in the wild
The number is very small. The last 27 species were caught in Martuni region and set free in Noraduz in 1961. They made up a new population with approximate number of 80 – 150 specimens.
Reasons for decrease in number
Interference of men.
Number in captivity
None
Measures of protection taken
No special measures taken.
External links
Tadevosyan's Herpetological Resources at http://www.herp-am.narod.ru/Species/ea.htm