Vital Statistics
- Name
- Sundevalls Writhing Skink [Lygosoma sundevalli]
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Subspecies
- 2 races
- Length_F
- 60 - 80 mm
- Length_M
- 60 - 80 mm
Description
The body of this small burrowing skink is light brown to grey, usually with a dark spot at the base of each scale, that gives a finely speckled appearance. The belly is uniform creamy white, although it may be speckled beneath the tail.
Distribution
Northern part of the subcontinent, reaching southern limit in Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, north to Southern Angola and Somalia.
Breeding
In summer they lay 2 - 6 white, oval, soft-shelled eggs underground, particularly in old termitaria.
Diet
Small invertebrates. |
