Leptosiaphos vigintiserierum

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Leptosiaphos vigintiserierum
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Leptosiaphos
Species:
L. vigintiserierum
Binomial name
Leptosiaphos vigintiserierum
(Sjöstedt, 1897)
Synonyms [2]

Lygosoma vigintiserierumSjöstedt, 1897

Leptosiaphos vigintiserierum, also known as the African five-toed skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea (Bioko). [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 LeBreton, M. (2021). "Leptosiaphos vigintiserierum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T16394686A16394692. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T16394686A16394692.en . Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Leptosiaphos vigintiserierum at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 November 2021.