Gyldenstolpe's worm skink

Gyldenstolpe's worm skink

Gyldenstolpe's isopachys, Gyldenstolpe's snake skink

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Isopachys gyldenstolpei

Gyldenstolpe's worm skink, Gyldenstolpe's isopachys, or Gyldenstolpe's snake skink (Isopachys gyldenstolpei ) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Thailand.

Animal name origin

The specific name, gyldenstolpei, is in honor of Swedish ornithologist Nils Gyldenstolpe.

Appearance

The maximum total length (including tail) of I. gyldenstolpei is 300 mm (12 in). The species is limbless.

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I. gyldenstolpei is found only in Thailand.

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Mating Habits

I. gyldenstolpei is viviparous.

References

1. Gyldenstolpe's worm skink Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyldenstolpe's_worm_skink
2. Gyldenstolpe's worm skink on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/10871/113752254

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