Macroprotodon abubakeri is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is one of four species in the genus Macroprotodon.
| Macroprotodon abubakeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Macroprotodon |
| Species: | M. abubakeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Macroprotodon abubakeri Wade, 2001 | |
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
Further reading
- Wade E (2001). "Review of the False Smooth Snake Genus Macroprotodon (Serpentes, Colubridae) in Algeria with a Description of a New Species". Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. London (Zool.) 67 (1): 85–107. (Macroprotodon abubakeri, new species, p. 95).