Scolecoseps litipoensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
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]
S. litipoensis is found in the Litipo Forest Reserve in southeastern Tanzania. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of S. litipoensis is forest, at an altitude of 180 m (590 ft). [1]
The mode of reproduction of S. litipoensis is unknown. [2]
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