Ophiomorus latastii

Ophiomorus latastii

Latast's snake skink

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Ophiomorus latastii

Latast's snake skink (Ophiomorus latastii ) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Near East.

Animal name origin

The specific name, latastii, is in honor of French herpetologist Fernand Lataste.

Appearance

O. latastii is limbless.

Distribution

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O. latastii is found in Israel; Jordan; Palestinian Territory, Occupied; Syria; and possibly Lebanon.

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The natural habitats of O. latastii are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.

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Mating Habits

O. latastii is viviparous.

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The species O. latastii is threatened by habitat loss.

References

1. Ophiomorus latastii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiomorus_latastii
2. Ophiomorus latastii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61539/12510871

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