Gyldenstolpe's worm skink


Gyldenstolpe's worm skink '', 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.

Etymology

The specific name, gyldenstolpei, is in honor of Swedish ornithologist Nils Gyldenstolpe.

Geographic range

I. gyldenstolpei is found only in Thailand.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of I. gyldenstolpei is forest.

Description

The maximum total length of I. gyldenstolpei is. The species is limbless.

Behavior

I. gyldenstolpei is terrestrial and fossorial.

Reproduction

I. gyldenstolpei is viviparous.