Many-scaled Cylindrical Skink

Many-Scaled Cylindrical Skink
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Scincidae
Genus:	Chalcides
Species:	C. polylepis
Binomial name
Chalcides polylepis Boulenger, 1890

The Many-Scaled Cylindrical Skink (Chalcides polylepis) is a species of skink in the Scincidae family. 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.

References

• Geniez, P., Miras, J.A.M., Joger, U., Pleguezuelos, J., Slimani, T. & El Mouden, H. 2005. Chalcides polylepis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.

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