Timon tangitanus
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| Timon tangitanus at the Prague Zoo | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Timon |
| Species: | T. tangitanus |
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| Timon tangitanus (Boulenger, 1887) | |
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Timon tangitanus, common name Moroccan Eyed Lizard, is a species of lizard in the Lacertidae family.
Description
Timon tangitanus can reach a length of about 70 cm. The body is green or brown, with blue ocelli on the back. For decades this species has been regarded as belonging to the genus Lacerta. It mainly feed on invertebrates, but also on fruits.
Distribution
It is found in Northwest Africa (mountains of north western Algeria, mediterranean regions of Morocco and Western Sahara).
Habitat
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It prefers woodland edge, scrub and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Miras, J.A.M., El Mouden, H., Pleguezuelos, J. & Slimani, T. 2005. Timon tangitanus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.
External links
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