Saudi rock gecko

The Saudi rock gecko (Pristurus popovi) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula.

Etymology
The specific name, popovi, is in honor of Russian-British entomologist George Basil Popov.

Geographic range
P. popovi is found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Habitat
The preferred habitats of P. popovi are rocky areas and shrubland at altitudes of 1,700 –.

Reproduction
P. popovi is oviparous.