Chalcides manueli

Chalcides manueli, commonly known as Manuel's skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Scincinae of the family Scincidae.
Geographic range.
"C. manueli" is endemic to Morocco.
Etymology.
The specific name, "manueli", is in honor of Albert Manuel of Rabat who helped Hediger to organize an expedition to Morocco.
Reproduction.
Adult females of "C. manueli" give birth to live young.
Conservation status.
"C. manueli" is somewhat rare throughout its distribution and is affected by deforestation, desertification, and overgrazing. It is likely that the species is in decline, and its range is severely fragmented.