A Fossorial Lizard with Forelimbs Only
Description of a New Genus and Species of Malagasy Skink (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae)
2003 Volume 22 Issue 1 Pages 9-15
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2003 Volume 22 Issue 1 Pages 9-15
A new genus and species of fossorial scincine lizard is described from northeastern Madagascar. This species, having an elongated body and eyes covered by scales, lacking external ear openings and pigmentation throughout the body, resembles Cryptoscincus and Voeltzkowia. However it differs from these or any other scincid genera known to the present in having small but distinct forelimbs, each with four stout claws, and complete lack of hind limbs.
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