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Distribution

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Continent: Africa
Distribution: NE Morocco, NW Algeria
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Macroprotodon abubakeri

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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.

Etymology

The specific name, abubakeri, is in honor of Algerian naturalist Aboubakeur Sid-Ahmed.[2]

Geographic range

M. abubakeri is found in Algeria, Morocco, and possibly Spain.[1]

Habitat

The natural habitat of M. abubakeri is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.[1]

Conservation status

M. abubakeri is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Jose Antonio Mateo Miras, Ulrich Joger, Juan Pleguezuelos, Tahar Slimani, Iñigo Martínez-Solano (2009). "Macroprotodon abubakeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T61531A12507652. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T61531A12507652.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2001). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Macroprotodon abubakeri, p. 1).
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Macroprotodon abubakeri: Brief Summary

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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.

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