Chalcides lanzai

Chalcides lanzai, or Lanza's skink, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Morocco. 
Taxonomy.
"Chalcides lanzai" has been considered a subspecies of "Chalcides montanus" and of "Chalcides ocellatus".
Etymology.
The specific name, "lanzai", is in honor of Italian herpetologist .
Habitat.
"C. lanzai" is usually found in forest and grassland areas, and is common in the areas where it can be found.
Conservation status.
"C. lanzai" is unlikely to be under serious threat, though it has been affected from habitat degradation due to overgrazing.
Reproduction.
Adult females of the species "C. lanzai" give birth to live young.