| Pygomeles braconnieri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Pygomeles |
| Species: | P. braconnieri |
| Binomial name | |
| Pygomeles braconnieri Grandidier, 1867 | |
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Pygomeles braconnieri, also known commonly as Braconnier's short skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. [2]
The specific name, braconnieri is in honor of French naturalist Séraphin Braconnier [3] (1812–1884). [4]
P. bracconieri is found in southwestern Madagascar. [1]
The preferred natural habitat of P. braconnieri is sandy soil in both the supralittoral zone and forest, at altitudes of 15–80 m (49–262 ft). [1]
P. braconnieri has no front legs, and the back legs are very small and styliform. It has no visible ear openings. [2]
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