Gyldenstolpe's worm skink | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Isopachys |
Species: | I. gyldenstolpei
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Binomial name | |
Isopachys gyldenstolpei
Lönnberg, 1916
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Synonyms [2] | |
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Gyldenstolpe's worm skink (Isopachys gyldenstolpei), also known commonly as Gyldenstolpe's isopachys and Gyldenstolpe's snake skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Thailand.
The specific name, gyldenstolpei, is in honor of Swedish ornithologist Nils Gyldenstolpe. [3]
I. gyldenstolpei is found only in Thailand. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of I. gyldenstolpei is forest. [1]
The maximum total length (including tail) of I. gyldenstolpei is 300 mm (12 in). The species is limbless. [2]
I. gyldenstolpei is terrestrial and fossorial. [1]
I. gyldenstolpei is viviparous. [2]