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Sarada (lizard)

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Sarada (lizard)
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Sarada is a genus of lizards in the family Agamidae.[1][2] The common name large fan-throated lizards has been coined for this genus. It is the sister genus of Sitana; together they form a group known as the fan-throated lizards. The genus, consisting of three species, was erected in 2016 on the basis of molecular phylogenetic studies from across peninsular India.[1]

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The scientific name Sarada finds its origin in a Marathi word (सरडा IAST: saraḍā) used to refer to Agamidae. All known members of this genus are restricted to two Indian states, Maharashtra and northern parts of Karnataka.[1]

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Species

The three species are listed here alphabetically:[2]

  • Sarada darwini Deepak, Karanth, Dutta and Giri, 2016 – Darwin's large fan-throated lizard
  • Sarada deccanensis (Jerdon, 1870) – Deccan fan-throated lizard
  • Sarada superba Deepak, Zambre, Bhosale and Giri, 2016 – superb large fan-throated lizard

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