Small-spotted lizard

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Small-spotted lizard
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Mesalina
Species:
M. guttulata
Binomial name
Mesalina guttulata
(Lichtenstein, 1823)

The small-spotted lizard (Mesalina guttulata) is a species of lizard. It is found in the following countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sinai, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iran (Kavir desert), India, S. Turkmenistan, N. Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Senegal, Niger, Sudan, Syria. Type locality: Egypt. [2]

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Description

Adult lizards reach the maximum length of 55 mm, including tail. [2]

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References

  1. Wilms, T.; Aloufi, A.A.H.; Böhme, W.; Baha El Din, S.; Disi, A.M.; Wagner, P.; Niagate, B. (2021). "Mesalina guttulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T198385A2523147. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T198385A2523147.en . Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  2. 1 2 Din, Sherif Baha el (2006-07-01). A Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Egypt. American University in Cairo Press. ISBN   978-1-61797-267-6.