Lerista baynesi


Lerista baynesi, also known commonly as Baynes' lerista and Bayne's slider, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, baynesi, is in honor of Alexander Baynes, who is an Australian mammalogist and paleontologist.

Geographic range

L. baynesi is found in the Australian states of South Australia and Western Australia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of L. baynesi are savanna and shrubland.

Description

L. baynesi has no front legs, and very small hind legs. Each hind leg has two toes.

Reproduction

L. baynesi is oviparous.