Subphylum Vertebrata | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
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Similar Three‑toed snake‑tooth skink, Chalcides ebneri, Chalcides colosii, Chalcides minutus, Many‑scaled cylindrical skink | ||
Chalcides lanzai, or Lanza's Skink, is a species of skink endemic to Morocco, which is sometimes considered a subspecies of Chalcides montanus.
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Etymology
The specific name, lanzai, is in honor of Italian herpetologist Benedetto Lanza.
Habitat
C. lanzai is usually found in forest and grassland areas, and is common in the areas where it can be found.
Conservation status
C. lanzai is unlikely to be under serious threat, though it has been affected from habitat degradation due to overgrazing.
Reproduction
Females of the species give birth to live young.
References
Chalcides lanzai Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA