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Mesalina olivieri

Mesalina olivieri, also known commonly as Olivier's sand lizard, is a species of sand-dwelling lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to North Africa and the Middle East.

Etymology
The specific name, olivieri, is in honor of French entomologist Guillaume-Antoine Olivier. ==Geographic distribution==
Geographic distribution
Mesalina olivieri occurs in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. ==Habitat==
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of Mesalina olivieri are desert, grassland, and shrubland at altitudes of . ==Behavior==
Behavior
Mesalina olivieri is terrestrial and diurnal. ==Diet==
Diet
Mesalina olivieri preys predominately upon ants, but also other small arthropods. ==Reproduction==
Reproduction
Mesalina olivieri is oviparous. Clutch size is two to four eggs, and each sexually mature female lays at least two clutches per year. ==References==
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