Reproductive biology of the lizard Acanthodactylus schmidti, Weigmann in central Arabia

Abstract

North of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the reproductive season (which coincided with the rainy season) began in October-November and terminated in May. Young lizards were seen in the study area from as early as February and as late as June. Multiple clutches (maximum 3) occur during each breeding season. Timing and length of the reproductive season and multiple clutches are an important adaptation for this species which inhabits desert regions with unpredictable weather conditions. -from Authors