Ophiomorus latastii
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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.
| Ophiomorus latastii | |
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| Specimen from Jordan | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Ophiomorus |
| Species: | O. latastii |
| Binomial name | |
| Ophiomorus latastii Boulenger, 1887 | |
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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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