Chafarinas's skink
Chafarinas's skink (Chalcides parallelus) is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. It is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Spain. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, sandy shores, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| Chafarinas's skink | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Chalcides |
| Species: | C. parallelus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chalcides parallelus Doumergue, 1901 | |
References
- Geniez, P., Mateo, J.A., Joger, U., Pleguezuelos, J., Slimani, T., El Mouden, E.H. & Martinez Solano, I. 2009. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T61484A12478003.en.]
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