Subphylum Vertebrata | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
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Similar Chalcides ebneri, Chalcides colosii, Chalcides minutus, Chalcides mauritanicus, Chalcides lanzai | ||
Geographic range
C. manueli is endemic to Morocco.
Etymology
The specific name, manueli, is in honor of Albert Manuel of Rabat who helped Hediger to organize an expedition to Morocco.
Reproduction
Adult females of C. manueli give birth to live young.
Conservation status
C. manueli is somewhat rare throughout its distribution and is affected by deforestation, desertification, and overgrazing. It is likely that the species is in decline, and its range is severely fragmented.
References
Chalcides manueli Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA