Checkerboard Worm Lizard
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| Trogonophis wiegmanni Kaup, 1830 |
The Checkerboard Worm Lizard (Trogonophis wiegmanni) is a species of reptile in the Trogonophidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Trogonophis. It is found in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, sandy shores, arable land, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- Miras, J.A.M., Joger, U., Pleguezuelos, J. &Slimani, T. 2005. Trogonophis wiegmanni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.
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