Western Snake-eyed Lizard Ophisops occidentalis
Description
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Ophisops occidentalis, the western snake-eyed lizard is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is found in Algeria, Egypt,[2] Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. Its natural habitats are temperate forest, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- ^ Nouira, M.S.; Geniez, P.; El Din, S.B. (2006). "Ophisops occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61541A12511554. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61541A12511554.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Baha El Din, Sherif (2006). A Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians of Egypt. Cairo: The American University in Cairo Press. ISBN 978-9774249792.
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Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Ophisops
Species: Western Snake-eyed Lizard Ophisops occidentalis
Conservation Status
least concern (LC)