Lygosoma bampfyldei


Lygosoma bampfyldei, commonly known as Bampfylde's supple skink or Bampfylde's writhing skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Lygosominae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Malaysia.

Etymology

The specific name, bampfyldei, is in honor of Charles Agar Bampfylde, who was head of government of the Raj of Sarawak.

Geographic range

L. bampfyldei is found in eastern Malaysia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. bampfyldei is lowland forest.

Behavior

L. bampfyldei is terrestrial and fossorial.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of L. bampfyldei is unknown.