Scolecoseps broadleyi is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Mozambique.[2]
| Scolecoseps broadleyi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Scolecoseps |
| Species: | S. broadleyi
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| Binomial name | |
| Scolecoseps broadleyi | |
Etymology edit
The specific name, broadleyi, is in honor of African herpetologist Donald George Broadley.[2]
Geographic range edit
S. broadleyi is found in Palma District, Cabo Delgado Province, northern Mozambique.[1]
Habitat edit
The preferred natural habitat of S. broadleyi is coastal savanna with sandy soil and Berlinia orientalis trees.[1]
Reproduction edit
The mode of reproduction of S. broadleyi is unknown.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c Verburgt, L.; Conradie, W.; Tolley, K.A.; Farooq, H.; Alexander, G.J.; Raimundo, A.; Sardinha, C.I.V. (2019). "Scolecoseps broadleyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T149768142A149768204. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T149768142A149768204.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Scolecoseps broadleyi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 20 October 2020.
Further reading edit
- Verburgt L, Verburgt UK, Branch WR (2018). "A new species of Scolocoseps (Reptilia: Scincidae) from coastal north-eastern Mozambique". African Journal of Herpetology 67 (1): 86–98. (Scolecoseps broadleyi, new species).