Chalcides_polylepis

Many-scaled cylindrical skink

Many-scaled cylindrical skink

Species of lizard

The many-scaled cylindrical skink (Chalcides polylepis) is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. It is found in Morocco and Western Sahara. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, sandy shores, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

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    Geniez, P.; Miras, J.A.M.; Joger, U.; Pleguezuelos, J.; Slimani, T.; El Mouden, H. (2006). "Chalcides polylepis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61485A12478411. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61485A12478411.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  • Geniez, P., Miras, J.A.M., Joger, U., Pleguezuelos, J., Slimani, T. & El Mouden, H. 2006. Chalcides polylepis. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.


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