Macroprotodon abubakeri

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Macroprotodon abubakeri is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is one of four species in the genus Macroprotodon.

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Macroprotodon abubakeri
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Macroprotodon
Species:
M. abubakeri
Binomial name
Macroprotodon abubakeri
Wade, 2001
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Etymology

The specific name, abubakeri, is in honor of Algerian naturalist Aboubakeur Sid-Ahmed.[2]

Geographic range

M. abubakeri is found in Algeria, Morocco, and possibly Spain.[1]

Habitat

The natural habitat of M. abubakeri is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.[1]

Conservation status

M. abubakeri is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

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