| Brachyseps spilostichus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Brachyseps |
| Species: | B. spilostichus |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachyseps spilostichus | |
| Synonyms | |
Amphiglossus spilostichus | |
Brachyseps spilostichus is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar. [1] [2]
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