Spanish algyroides | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Lacertidae |
Genus: | Algyroides |
Species: | A. hidalgoi |
Binomial name | |
Algyroides hidalgoi Boscá, 1916 | |
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Synonyms [2] | |
The Spanish algyroides (Algyroides hidalgoi), [1] also commonly known as the Spanish keeled lizard or Valverde's lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Spain. [1]
Algyroides hidalgoi occurs in southeastern Spain. [1]
The natural habitats of the Spanish algyroides are temperate forests, rivers, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 700–1,700 m (2,300–5,600 ft). [1]
Algyroides hidalgoi is threatened by habitat loss. [1]
The synonym, Algiroides marchi, was named in honor of Spanish financier Juan March. [3] : 168