Macroprotodon abubakeri | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Macroprotodon |
Species: | M. abubakeri
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Binomial name | |
Macroprotodon abubakeri Wade, 2001
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Macroprotodon abubakeri is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is one of four species in the genus Macroprotodon.
The specific name, abubakeri, is in honor of Algerian naturalist Aboubakeur Sid-Ahmed.[2]
M. abubakeri is found in Algeria, Morocco, and possibly Spain.[1]
The natural habitat of M. abubakeri is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.[1]
M. abubakeri is threatened by habitat loss.[1]