Aurelio's rock lizard

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Aurelio's rock lizard (Iberolacerta aurelioi) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula.

Etymology

The specific name, aurelioi, is in honor of Aurelio Arribas, the father of the original describer of this species, Oscar J. Arribas.

Geographic range

I. aurelioi is found in a small area near the confluence of Andorra, Spain and France.

Habitat

The natural habitats of I. aurelioi are temperate grassland, rocky areas, and pastureland, at altitudes of 2,100 –.

Description

A small species, I. aurelioi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6 cm.

Reproduction

I. aurelioi is oviparous.

Conservation status

I. aurelioi is threatened by habitat loss.

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