Chalcides minutus
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| Chalcides minutus Caputo, 1993 |
Chalcides minutus, or the Small Three-Toed Skink, is a species of skink found in Morocco and western Algeria. Its numbers are declining, but it is locally common. It is most often found in damp, sunny forests or grasslands with thick vegetation, but it can also be found in relatively dry areas. It is threatened by overgrazing and habitat destruction due to encroaching agricultural interests. Females of the species give birth to live young.
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- Miras, J.A.M. (2005). Chalcides minutus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 April 2007. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is vulnerable
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