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List Of Reptiles Of Morocco
This list of reptiles of Morocco is an incomplete collection of reptiles found in Morocco. * Endemic species * Introduced species Crocodilians Family Crocodylidae Lizards Family Trogonophidae Family Agamidae Family Anguidae Family Chamaeleonidae Family Gekkonidae Family Lacertidae Family Scincidae Family Varanidae Snakes Family Boidae Family Colubridae Family Elapidae Family Leptotyphlopidae Family Viperidae Turtles Family Cheloniidae Family Dermochelyidae Family Emydidae Family Testudinidae Worm lizards Family Amphisbaenidae Family Trogonophidae References * * External links Amphibians and Reptiles from Morocco {{Africa topic, List of reptiles of Morocco Reptiles Morocco Morocco (),, ) officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the westernmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Pofadder is the Afrikaans name for puff adder (snake). Pofadder may also refer to: * Pofadder, Northern Cape, a small town in South Africa * Pofadder (food), a traditional South African food made from the same ingredients as Skilpadjies Skilpadjies is a traditional South African food, also known by other names such as and . The dish is lamb's liver wrapped in (caul fat), which is the fatty membrane that surrounds the kidneys. Most cooks mince the liver, add coriander, chopped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uromastyx Dispar Flavifasciata
''Uromastyx dispar flavifasciata'' is a subspecies of spiny-tailed lizard belonging to the family Agamidae. It is found in rocky, arid and desert habitats in North Africa, its range including parts of Algeria, Mali and Niger. While sometimes considered a separate species, other treat it as a subspecies of ''Uromastyx dispar''. This is a medium, desert-adapted species for the genus, with an average length of around 50 cm. This lizard is usually beige or green-brown with patterns on their backs and a characteristic tail. They nurture morning dew or the moisture from their burrows, and they can survive severe drought A drought is defined as drier than normal conditions.Douville, H., K. Raghavan, J. Renwick, R.P. Allan, P.A. Arias, M. Barlow, R. Cerezo-Mota, A. Cherchi, T.Y. Gan, J. Gergis, D. Jiang, A. Khan, W. Pokam Mba, D. Rosenfeld, J. Tierney, an ... periods. References * Information retrieved from exhibition stand at the London Zoo. {{Taxonbar, from1=Q9134654 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarentola Ephippiata Hoggarensis
''Tarentola'' is a genus of geckos, commonly known as wall geckos. They are native to lands on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean; on the western side they can be found in the West Indies, while on the eastern side they can be found in mainland Africa, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean region. However, some species such as '' T. mauritanica'' have been introduced worldwide. Classification of genus ''Tarentola'' The following species and subspecies are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. *''Tarentola albertschwartzi'' Sprackland & Swinney, 1998 – Jamaican giant gecko (possibly extinct) *''Tarentola americana'' (Gray, 1831) – American wall gecko **''Tarentola americana americana'' (Gray, 1831) **''Tarentola americana warreni'' Schwartz, 1968 – Warren's American wall gecko *''Tarentola angustimentalis'' Steindachner, 1891 – Canary wall gecko *''Tarentola annularis'' ( É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1827) – ringed wall gecko **''Tarentola annularis an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarentola Annularis - Museo Civico Di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria - Genoa, Italy - DSC03189
''Tarentola'' is a genus of geckos, commonly known as wall geckos. They are native to lands on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean; on the western side they can be found in the West Indies, while on the eastern side they can be found in mainland Africa, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean region. However, some species such as '' T. mauritanica'' have been introduced worldwide. Classification of genus ''Tarentola'' The following species and subspecies are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. *''Tarentola albertschwartzi'' Sprackland & Swinney, 1998 – Jamaican giant gecko (possibly extinct) *''Tarentola americana'' (Gray, 1831) – American wall gecko **''Tarentola americana americana'' (Gray, 1831) **''Tarentola americana warreni'' Schwartz, 1968 – Warren's American wall gecko *''Tarentola angustimentalis'' Steindachner, 1891 – Canary wall gecko *''Tarentola annularis'' ( É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1827) – ringed wall gecko **''Tarentola annularis an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarentola Annularis
''Tarentola annularis'', also known as the white-spotted wall gecko or ringed wall gecko, is a species of gecko Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, geckos are found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from . Geckos a .... It is native to northern Africa. References Tarentola Reptiles described in 1827 {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarentola Deserti
The desert wall gecko (''Tarentola deserti'') is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It is found in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and possibly Libya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, freshwater spring, rocky areas, hot deserts, rural gardens, and urban area An urban area, built-up area or urban agglomeration is a human settlement with a high population density and infrastructure of built environment. Urban areas are created through urbanization and are categorized by urban morphology as cities, t ...s. Status & Threats The desert wall gecko's population is not changing at the moment, and has a small population. They don't have any current threats at the moment. Conservation The species may exist in some national parks, such as Dghoumes National park in Tunisia. References Tarentola Reptiles described in 1891 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarentola Boehmei
''Tarentola'' is a genus of geckos, commonly known as wall geckos. They are native to lands on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean; on the western side they can be found in the West Indies, while on the eastern side they can be found in mainland Africa, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean region. However, some species such as '' T. mauritanica'' have been introduced worldwide. Classification of genus ''Tarentola'' The following species and subspecies are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. *''Tarentola albertschwartzi'' Sprackland & Swinney, 1998 – Jamaican giant gecko (possibly extinct) *''Tarentola americana'' (Gray, 1831) – American wall gecko **''Tarentola americana americana'' (Gray, 1831) **''Tarentola americana warreni'' Schwartz, 1968 – Warren's American wall gecko *''Tarentola angustimentalis'' Steindachner, 1891 – Canary wall gecko *''Tarentola annularis'' ( É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1827) – ringed wall gecko **''Tarentola annularis an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarentola Mauritanica
''Tarentola mauritanica'', known as the common wall gecko, is a species of gecko ( Gekkota) native to the western Mediterranean area of North Africa and Europe. It has been introduced to Madeira and Balearic Islands, and the Americas (in Montevideo, Buenos Aires and California). A nocturnal animal with a predominantly insectivorous diet, it is commonly observed on walls in urban environments in warm coastal areas; it can be found further inland, especially in Spain where it has a tradition of cohabitation with humans as an insect hunter. A robust species, up to long, its tubercules are enlarged and give the species a spiny armoured appearance. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is also known as moorish gecko, crocodile gecko, European common gecko, and, regionally, as osga (in Portuguese), salamanquesa (in Spanish) and dragó (in Catalan). Description Adults can measure up to , tail included. Robust body and flat head. Back, legs and tail with pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamaeleo Chamaeleon
''Chamaeleo'' is a genus of chameleons in the family Chamaeleonidae. Most species of the genus ''Chamaeleo'' are found in sub-Saharan Africa, but a few species are also present in northern Africa, southern Europe, and southern Asia east to India and Sri Lanka. Description Species in the genus ''Chamaeleo'' are slow moving, with independently movable eyes, the ability to change skin colouration, a long tongue, usually a prehensile tail, and special leg adaptations for grasping vegetation. Males are generally larger and more colorful than females. Almost all species have a maximum snout-vent length (SVL) between . Behavior The vast majority of ''Chamaeleo'' species are arboreal and typically found in trees or bushes, but a few species (notably the Namaqua Chameleon) are partially or largely terrestrial. Reproduction The genus ''Chamaeleo'' includes only oviparous species. In captivity With few exceptions, the chameleons most commonly seen in captivity are all members of the ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ophisaurus Koellikeri
Koelliker's glass lizard (''Hyalosaurus koellikeri''), also called commonly the Moroccan glass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to western North Africa. Etymology The specific name, ''koellikeri'', is in honor of Swiss histologist Albert von Kölliker. Geographic range ''H. koellikeri'' is found in Algeria and Morocco. Habitat The natural habitats of Koelliker's glass lizard are temperate forests, shrubland, temperate grassland, and pastureland, at altitudes up to . Description ''H. koellikeri'' has no fore limbs, but does have rudimentary hind limbs. Dorsally, it is brownish, with a darker lateral band. Ventrally, it is yellowish.Boulenger (1885). Taxonomy ''Hyalosaurus koellikeri'' has often been historically included within the genus ''Ophisaurus,'' but genetic evidence has shown ''Hyalosaurus koellikeri'' to be more closely related to ''Anguis'' and ''Pseudopus'' than to ''Ophisaurus''. Reproduction ''H. koellikeri'' is ovipa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
