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P. caucasica juvenile

Taxon: Paralaudakia caucasia
Author: David Tarkhnishvili
Comment: Vardzia 07 2009


Scientific Name ID: 2583
Name According To: https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/; www.biodiversity-georgia.net
Species: caucasia
Taxon Rank: Species
Scientific Name Authorship: (Eichwald, 1831)
Vernacular Name: Caucasian Agama
Georgian Name: ჯოჯო
GBD Remarks:

Common in East Georgia. Found on larger rocks, mostly in semiarid landscapes, but occasionally in lower forest belt as well. Numerous in some areas.


Page Authors: David Tarkhnishvili ,
Reference of occurrence in Georgia: Tarkhnishvili, D., A. Kandaurov & A. Bukhnikashvili, 2002. Declines of amphibians and reptiles in Georgia during the 20th century: virtual vs. actual problems. Zeitschrift fur Feldherpetologie 9: 89-107.


Conservation Status

This section is under construction


National Red List Status of have not been evaluated