Mochlus striatus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Mochlus |
Species: | M. striatus
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Binomial name | |
Mochlus striatus (
Hallowell, 1854)
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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. [1] [2] It inhabits rainforest areas, swamps, and coastal forests. [1]
Mochlus striatus measure 137–167 mm (5.4–6.6 in) in snout–vent length. [3]