Latastia cherchii
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Latastia cherchii

Latastia cherchii is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Somalia.

Animal name origin

The specific name, cherchii, is in honor of Italian herpetologist Maria Adelaide Cherchi.

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L. cherchii is found in central Somalia.

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The preferred natural habitat of L. cherchii is desert.

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Mating Habits

L. cherchii is oviparous.

References

1. Latastia cherchii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latastia_cherchii
2. Latastia cherchii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178742/7606965

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