Mochlus somalicus
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Mochlus somalicus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Mochlus |
Species: | M. somalicus
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Binomial name | |
Mochlus somalicus (Parker, 1942)
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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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Mochlus somalicus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 27 March 2022.