Spanish algyroides
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Algyroides marchi

The Spanish algyroides (Algyroides marchi ), also commonly known as the Spanish keeled lizard or Valverde's lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.

Animal name origin

The specific name, marchi, is in honor of Spanish businessman Juan March Ordinas.

Distribution

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A. marchi is endemic to southeastern Spain.

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The natural habitats of the Spanish algyroides are temperate forests, rivers, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 700–1,700 m (2,300–5,600 ft).

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Spanish algyroides
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Mating Habits

A. marchi is oviparous.

Population

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A. marchi is threatened by habitat loss.

References

1. Spanish algyroides Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_algyroides
2. Spanish algyroides on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/840/13082975

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