Chalcides armitagei

Chalcides armitagei, also known commonly as Armitage's cylindrical skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Scincinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to West Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, armitagei, is in honor of Cecil [Hamilton Armitage], who collected the type specimen while he was Governor of the Gambia.

Geographic range

Chalcides armitagei is found in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegal.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Chalcides armitagei is vegetated coastal dunes, where it can be found under leaf litter. It has also been found in artificial plantations.

Diet

Chalcides armitagei preys upon small insects.

Reproduction

Chalcides armitagei is viviparous.

Note

There have been several errors in the scientific literature concerning Chalcides armitagei. For the year of description, Frank & Ramus give 1896, while Pasteur gives 1920 and 1921. Also, the original describer, Edward George Boulenger, has been confused with his father, George Albert Boulenger.