| Scolecoseps broadleyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Scolecoseps |
| Species: | S. broadleyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Scolecoseps broadleyi | |
Scolecoseps broadleyi is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Mozambique. [2]
The specific name, broadleyi, is in honor of African herpetologist Donald George Broadley. [2]
S. broadleyi is found in Palma District, Cabo Delgado Province, northern Mozambique. [1]
The preferred natural habitat of S. broadleyi is coastal savanna with sandy soil and Berlinia orientalis trees. [1]
The mode of reproduction of S. broadleyi is unknown. [2]
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