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Greek Snake Skink

Ophiomorus punctatissimus

Classification

Family
Scincidae

The Greek snake skink (Ophiomorus punctatissimus) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. Taxonomy The species Ophiomorus kardesi was recently described for the Anatolian genetic lineage previously identified as Ophiomorus punctatissimus. Although no morphological differences have been identified, scientists have concluded that the genetic divergence and divergence time (around 10 million years) warranted recognising Ophiomorus kardesi as a distinct species.

Distribution

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