Latastia boscai

Latastia boscai

Eritrea longtail lizard, Bosca's long-tailed lizard

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Latastia boscai

Latastia boscai, also known commonly as the Eritrea longtail lizard or Bosca's long-tailed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to East Africa and the Horn of Africa. There are three recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, boscai, is in honor of Spanish herpetologist Eduardo Boscá y Casanoves. The subspecific name, burii, is in honor of British naturalist George Wyman Bury.

Distribution

Geography

L. boscai is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

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The preferred natural habitats of L. boscai are desert, savanna, and forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,700 m (5,600 ft).

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Mating Habits

L. boscai is oviparous.

References

1. Latastia boscai Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latastia_boscai

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