Annotated checklist and distribution of the Socotran Archipelago Herpetofauna (Reptilia)

A comprehensive update reveals that Socotra Archipelago, renowned for its unique biodiversity, hosts 30 terrestrial reptile species, with significant new findings. Notably, Hemidactylus robustus is recorded for the first time on Samha Island, while H. homoeolepis is excluded from Abd al-Kuri Island's herpetofauna. This study synthesizes data from extensive surveys across all islands (2007–2010) alongside historical records, providing a detailed annotated checklist and distribution map for Socotra's reptiles. The research clarifies taxonomic presence and absence, deepening understanding of this globally significant site's herpetological diversity.

RAZZETTI, E., SINDACO, R., GRIECO, C., PELLA, F., ZILIANI, U., PUPIN, F., RISERVATO, E., PELLITTERI-ROSA, D., BUTIKOFER, L., SULEIMAN, A. S., AL-ASEILY, B. A., CARUGATI, C., BONCOMPAGNI, E., & FASOLA, M. (2011). Annotated checklist and distribution of the Socotran Archipelago Herpetofauna (Reptilia). Zootaxa, 2826(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.2826.1.1