Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink

Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink

Kasner's burrowing skink

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Scelotes kasneri

Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink (Scelotes kasneri ), also known commonly as Kasner's burrowing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.

Animal name origin

The specific name, kasneri, as well as the common names, are in honor of J.H. Kasner, collector of the type specimen.

Appearance

The limbs of S. kasneri are greatly reduced. The forelimbs are entirely lost, and the hind limbs retain only two digits.

Distribution

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Scelotes kasneri is endemic to the Western Cape coast of South Africa.

Mating Habits

S. kasneri is viviparous.

References

1. Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasner's_dwarf_burrowing_skink
2. Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/19954/115653119

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