Western false smooth snake
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| Species: | M. brevis
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| Macroprotodon brevis (Günther, 1862)
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Coronella brevis Günther, 1862 | |
The false smooth snake (Macroprotodon brevis) is a species of snake in the Colubridae family.
Geographic range
It is found in Algeria, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Western Sahara.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and rocky areas.
Conservation status
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Joger, U. & Sá-Sousa, P. 2005. Macroprotodon brevis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.
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