Mochlus somalicus
| Mochlus somalicus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Scinciformata |
| Infraorder: | Scincomorpha |
| Superfamily: | Lygosomoidea |
| Family: | Lygosomidae |
| Genus: | Mochlus |
| Species: | M. somalicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Mochlus somalicus (Parker, 1942) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Mochlus somalicus, also known as the Somali writhing skink, is a species of skink. It is found in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.[1][2] It inhabits a variety of habitats, from coastal barren semi-desert to dry savanna to dense Acacia woodland at 1,700 m (5,600 ft) above sea level.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Spawls, S.; Malonza, P. (2021). "Mochlus somalicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T14669188A14669261. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T14669188A14669261.en. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ a b Mochlus somalicus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 27 March 2022.