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Western snake-eyed lizard

(Ophisops occidentalis)

Description

Ophisops occidentalis,the western snake-eyed lizard is a species of lizard in the Lacertidae family.It is found in Algeria,Egypt,Libya,Morocco,and Tunisia.Its natural habitats are temperate forests,Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation,subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland,and rocky areas.It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Lacertidae
Genus:Ophisops
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