Feylinia boulengeri
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Feylinia boulengeri

Feylinia boulengeri is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to Central Africa.

Animal name origin

The specific name, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-born British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.

Appearance

F. boulengeri, like all species in the genus Feylinia, has no legs, and has reduced eyes and ear openings covered with skin.

Distribution

Geography

F. boulengeri is endemic to Gabon.

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The preferred natural habitat of F. boulengeri is forest, at an altitude of 20 m (66 ft).

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Habits and Lifestyle

F. boulengeri is terrestrial and fossorial.

Mating Habits

The mode of reproduction of F. boulengeri is unknown.

References

1. Feylinia boulengeri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feylinia_boulengeri

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