Mesalina bahaeldini
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Mesalina bahaeldini

Mesalina bahaeldini is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Egypt.

Animal name origin

The specific name, bahaeldini, is in honor of Egyptian zoologist Sherif M. Baha El Din, who is the husband of the late American-born herpetologist Mindy Baha El Din.

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The natural habitat of M. bahaeldini is rocky areas.

Mating Habits

M. bahaeldini is oviparous.

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M. bahaeldini is threatened by habitat loss.

References

1. Mesalina bahaeldini Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesalina_bahaeldini
2. Mesalina bahaeldini on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61534/12509520

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