- Western Three-toed Skink
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Western Three-Toed Skink Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Scincidae Genus: Chalcides Species: C. striatus Binomial name Chalcides striatus
Cuvier, 1829The Western Three-Toed Skink (Chalcides striatus) is a species of skink in the Scincidae family. It is found in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Pleguezuelos, J., Sá-Sousa, P., Pérez-Mellado, V., Marquez, R. & Cheylan, M. 2005. Chalcides striatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
- List of reptiles of Italy
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