Chalcides manueli
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| Chalcides manueli Hediger, 1935 |
Chalcides manueli, or Manuel's Skink, is a species of skink found in Morocco. It is somewhat rare throughout its distribution and is affected by deforestation, desertification, and overgrazing. Females of the species give birth to live young. It is likely that the species in in decline, and its range is severely fragmented.
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- Joger, U. et al (2005). Chalcides manueli. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 April 2007. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is vulnerable
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