Maracaiba meridensis is a species of skink found in Venezuela.[2]Maracaiba meridensis is a species of skink belonging to the family Scincidae. It is part of the genus Maracaiba, which is distinct for its anatomical features. The species is primarily found in northwestern Venezuela, particularly in the Cordillera de Mérida at elevations between 1,300 and 2,200 meters.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Maracaiba |
| Species: | M. meridensis
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| Maracaiba meridensis | |
References
edit- ^ Rivas, G.; Schargel, W. (2016). "Maracaiba meridensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T47102942A47102949. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T47102942A47102949.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Maracaiba meridensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Maracaiba meridensis". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
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