Spanish algyroides

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Spanish algyroides
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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]

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Geographic range

Algyroides hidalgoi occurs in southeastern Spain. [1]

Habitat

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]

Reproduction

Algyroides hidalgoi is oviparous. [2]

Conservation status

Algyroides hidalgoi is threatened by habitat loss. [1]

Etymology

The synonym, Algiroides marchi, was named in honor of Spanish financier Juan March. [3] :168

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pérez-Mellado, Valentin; Marquez, Rafael; Martínez-Solano, Iñigo (2009). "Algyroides marchi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2009: e.T840A13082975. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T840A13082975.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Species Algyroides hidalgoi at The Reptile Database . www.reptile-database.org.
  3. Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN   978-1-4214-0135-5.

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