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Mochlus striatus

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Species of lizard

Mochlus striatus
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Mochlus
Species: M. striatus
Binomial name
Mochlus striatus
(Hallowell, 1854)
Synonyms

Mochlus striatus is a species of skink. It is endemic to Central Africa and found in Gabon, Cameroon, the Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic. It inhabits rainforest areas, swamps, and coastal forests.

Mochlus striatus measure 137–167 mm (5.4–6.6 in) in snout–vent length.

References

  1. ^ Chirio, L. (2021). "Mochlus striatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T13152784A13152786. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T13152784A13152786.en. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. Mochlus striatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 26 March 2022.
  3. Wagner, P ; Böhme, W ; Pauwels, OSG & Schmitz, A (2009). "A review of the African red-flanked skinks of the Lygosoma fernandi (BURTON, 1836) species group (Squamata: Scincidae) and the role of climate change in their speciation". Zootaxa. 2050 (1): 1–30. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.2050.1.1.
Taxon identifiers
Mochlus striatus
Lepidothyris striatus


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