The specific name, fraasii, is in honor of German paleontologist Eberhard Fraas.

[3] P. fraasii is found in Lebanon and possibly Syria.

[1] The natural habitat of P. fraasii is rocky areas, at altitudes of 1,800–2,400 m (5,900–7,900 ft).

[1] P. fraasii is threatened by habitat loss.

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