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Ophiomorus latastii
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ophiomorus latastii, also known commonly as Lataste's snake skink[2] and Latast's [sic] snake skink[3] is a species of skink, a lizard in the subfamily Scincinae of the family Scincidae.[1] The species is native to the Near East.
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Etymology
The specific name, latastii, is in honor of French herpetologist Fernand Lataste.[2]
Geographic range
O. latastii is found in Israel, Jordan, Occupied Palestinian territories, Syria, and possibly Lebanon.[1]
Habitat
The natural habitats of O. latastii are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.[1]
Description
O. latastii is limbless. The snout is conical. There are 16 scale rows around the body at midbody.[3]
Reproduction
O. latastii is viviparous.[3]
Conservation status
The species O. latastii is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
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