Algerian three-toed skink
| Algerian three-toed skink | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Chalcides |
| Species: | C. mertensi |
| Binomial name | |
| Chalcides mertensi Klausewitz, 1954 | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Chalcides chalcides ssp. mertensi Klausewitz, 1954 | |
The Algerian three-toed skink or seps tridactyle de l'Algerie (Chalcides mertensi) is a species of skink. It is native to Algeria and Tunisia, where it occurs on the Mediterranean coast.[1]
This skink lives in forests and dry Mediterranean habitat types where there is dense vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
The female gives birth to live young.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Miras, J. A. M., et al. 2006. Chalcides mertensi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 16 April 2015.
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