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Mochlus somalicus

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Mochlus somalicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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]
  • Riopa modesta somalica Parker, 1942
  • Lygosoma somalicum (Parker, 1942)
  • Lygosoma sundevalli somalicum (Parker, 1942)
  • Mochlus somalicum (Parker, 1942)

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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b Mochlus somalicus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 27 March 2022.