Eumeces, Wiegmann, 1834

Poyarkov, Nikolai, 2017, A new species of Eumeces Wiegmann 1834 (Sauria: Scincidae) from Iran, Zootaxa 4320 (2), pp. 289-304 : 300-301

Key to the species of Eumeces in Iran and neighboring regions

1a Series of dark brown stripes on sides and dorsum alternating with light narrower stripes.............................. 2

1b Nearly uniform grey or olive above, without dorsal stripes or with colored lateral lines................ Eumeces blythianus

2b Two or more azygous postmentals........................................................................ 3

3a Nasal scale reaches the second supralabial................................................ Eumeces cholistanensis

3b Nasal scale dose not touch the second supralabial............................................................4

4a Dorsal pattern with 5–7 clear and distinct dark brown stripes separated by alternating light narrower stripes, extended on to the tail................................................................................ Eumeces indothalensis

4b Two broad lateral brown stripes from ear opening to hind-limbs, not extending on to the tail...... Eumeces persicus sp. nov.

5a No lateral light colored line (yellow or red orange) present..................................... Eumeces algeriensis

5b A colored lateral line from mouth margins to middle of body.................................................. 6

6a A distinct, light yellow lateral line present.................................................. Eumeces schneiderii

6b A reddish or red brick lateralline present..................................................... Eumeces zarudnyi