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==Further reading==
*[[Edward O. Z. Wade|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).


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Macroprotodon abubakeri
Scientific classification Edit this 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

Macroprotodon abubakeri is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is one of four species in the genus Macroprotodon.

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 Miras JAM, Joger U, Pleguezuelos J, Slimani T, Martínez-Solano I (2005). Macroprotodon abubakeri . 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.

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).