Kingdom Animalia Suborder Sauria Family Scincidae Scientific name Ophiomorus latastii Higher classification Ophiomorus Order Scaled reptiles | Subphylum Vertebrata Infraorder Scincomorpha Genus Ophiomorus Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Ophiomorus, Chalcides guentheri, Limbless skink, Ablepharus rueppellii, Scaled reptiles | ||
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Ophiomorus latastii is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae.
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Etymology
The specific name, latastii, is in honor of French herpetologist Fernand Lataste.
Geographic range
O. latastii is found in Israel; Jordan; Palestinian Territory, Occupied; Syria; and possibly Lebanon.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
Conservation status
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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