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Hyalosaurus koellikeri

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
ANIMALIA CHORDATA REPTILIA SQUAMATA ANGUIDAE

Scientific Name: Hyalosaurus koellikeri
Species Authority: (Günther, 1873)
Common Name/s:
English – Koelliker's Glass Lizard, Moroccan Glass Lizard
Synonym/s:
Ophisaurus koellikeri Günther, 1873
Taxonomic Notes: This species was previously included in the genus Ophisaurus.

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1
Year Published: 2006
Assessor/s: Geniez, P.
Reviewer/s: Stuart, S.N. & Cox, N. (Global Reptile Assessment)
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Justification:
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: This species ranges from west-central Morocco, through the Atlas Mountains to northwestern Algeria. It is found up to 2,200 m asl in the High Atlas.
Countries:
Native:
Algeria; Morocco
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Population [top]

Population: At Ifrane in Morocco, the population was estimated at 20 individuals per hectare. It is thought to abundant in suitable forest habitat.
Population Trend: Stable

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: This species is found in humid or damp habitats with vegetation cover. It can be found in grassland, deciduous and coniferous woodland and traditionally managed agricultural land. It is an egg-laying species.
Systems: Terrestrial

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s): This species is affected by habitat loss resulting from general deforestation including the collection of firewood and timber for house construction.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions: It is known from the Parc National Toubkral.
Citation: Geniez, P. 2006. Hyalosaurus koellikeri. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 18 May 2013.
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