Chalcides ebneri

WILDLIFE

Chalcides ebneri

Chalcides ebneri

About

Chalcides ebneri, also known commonly as Ebner's cylindrical skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Morocco.

Habitat

C. ebneri is found in rocky areas near grassy ground cover.

Reproduction

The females of C. ebneri give birth to live young, by ovoviviparity.

Conservation actions

C. ebneri is only found in two small locations and has not been sighted since 1970. It is threatened by some agricultural practices and habitat loss, and populations presumably continue to decline.

Fun facts

The specific name, ebneri, is in honor of Austrian entomologist Richard Ebner (1885–1961).

Location on the map

32.80°N, 5.11°W · Google Maps satellite

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