Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Mesalina bahaeldini | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
Similar Mesalina, Small‑spotted lizard, Meroles, Acanthodactylus, Eremias | ||
Mesalina bahaeldini is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
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It is endemic to Egypt.
Etymology
The specific name, bahaeldini, is in honor of Egyptian zoologist Sherif M. Baha El Din, who is the husband of American-born herpetologist Mindy Baha El Din.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is rocky areas.
Conservation status
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
Mesalina bahaeldini Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA