Psammodromus microdactylus
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
REPTILIA |
SQUAMATA |
LACERTIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Psammodromus microdactylus |
| Species Authority: |
(Boettger, 1881) |
Common Name/s:
| English |
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Green Psammodromus, Small-fingered Psammodromus |
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| Synonym/s: |
Algira microdactyla Boettger, 1881
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Endangered
B1ab(iii,v)
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2006 |
| Assessor/s: |
Geniez, P., Slimani, T. & El Mouden, H. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Stuart, S.N. & Cox, N. (Global Reptile Assessment) |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
Listed as Endangered because its extent of occurrence is less than 5,000 km², its distribution is severely fragmented, and there is continuing decline in the extent and quality of its habitat, and in the number of mature individuals.
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
This species is known from relictary isolated populations in the mountains of the Rif, the Moyen and Haut Atlas of northern and central Morocco. It occurs up to 2,250m asl. |
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| Range Map: |
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Population
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| Population: |
This is a very rare species with few records.
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| Population Trend: |
Decreasing
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
It is found in montane areas where it has been recorded from closely cropped, dense grassland, and areas of dwarf palm in open country. It is an egg-laying species.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
This species appears to have undergone a significant decline, possibly related to the abandonment of grazing regimes leading to overgrown, unsuitable habitat.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
It is not known if this species is present in protected areas.
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