Mochlus tanaeMochlus tanae, also known commonly as Loveridge's writhing skink or the Tana River writhing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to East Africa.EtymologyThe specific name, tanae refers to the Tana River of Kenya.Geographic rangeM. tanae is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.ReproductionM. tanae is viviparous.