Mesalina bahaeldini
Mesalina bahaeldini is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is found in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Etymology
The specific name, bahaeldini, is in honor of Egyptian zoologist Sherif M. Baha El Din, who is the husband of the late American-born herpetologist Mindy Baha El Din.Habitat
The natural habitat of M. bahaeldini is rocky areas.Reproduction
M. bahaeldini is oviparous.Conservation status
M. bahaeldini is threatened by habitat loss.Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.- Mesalina bahaeldini bahaeldini
- ''Mesalina bahaeldini curatorum''