Scolecoseps litipoensis

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Scolecoseps litipoensis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Scolecoseps
Species:
S. acontias
Binomial name
Scolecoseps acontias
Broadley, 1995

Scolecoseps litipoensis, also known commonly as the Litipo sand skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Tanzania. [2]

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Geographic range

S. litipoensis is found in the Litipo Forest Reserve in southeastern Tanzania. [1] [2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. litipoensis is forest, at an altitude of 180 m (590 ft). [1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of S. litipoensis is unknown. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Menegon, M.; Spawls, S.; Malonza, P.; Msuya, C.A. (2014). "Scolecoseps acontias". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2014: e.T178374A46112517. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T178374A46112517.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Scolecoseps litipoensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 20 October 2020.

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