Biology:Mochlus somalicus

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Short description: Species of lizard

Mochlus somalicus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Mochlus
Species:
M. somalicus
Binomial name
Mochlus somalicus
(Parker, 1942)
Synonyms[2]
  • (Parker, 1942) Parker, 1942
  • (Parker, 1942) Lygosoma somalicum
  • Riopa modesta somalica (Parker, 1942)
  • Lygosoma sundevalli somalicum Mochlus somalicum

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

Wikidata ☰ Q3317743 entry