Aurelio's rock lizard
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Iberolacerta aurelioi

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

Animal name origin

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

Appearance

A small species, I. aurelioi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6 cm (2.4 in).

Distribution

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

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The natural habitats of I. aurelioi are temperate grassland, rocky areas, and pastureland, at altitudes of 2,100–2,940 m (6,890–9,650 ft).

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Aurelio's rock lizard habitat map
Aurelio's rock lizard
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Habits and Lifestyle

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Mating Habits

I. aurelioi is oviparous.

Population

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I. aurelioi is threatened by habitat loss.

References

1. Aurelio's rock lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurelio's_rock_lizard
2. Aurelio's rock lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61513/12497596

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