Chafarinas's skink
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| Chafarinas's skink | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Chalcides |
| Species: | C. parallelus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chalcides parallelus Doumergue, 1901 | |
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.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Geniez, P.; Mateo, J.A.; Joger, U.; Pleguezuelos, J.; Slimani, T.; El Mouden, E.H.; Martinez Solano, I. (2016) [errata version of 2009 assessment]. "Chalcides parallelus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009 e.T61484A86149913. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T61484A12478003.en. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
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