Ophiomorus latastii


Ophiomorus latastii, also known commonly as Lataste's snake skink and Latast's snake skink is a species of skink, a lizard in the subfamily Scincinae of the family Scincidae. The species is native to the Near East.

Etymology

The specific name, latastii, is in honor of French herpetologist Fernand Lataste.

Geographic range

O. latastii is found in Israel, Jordan, Occupied Palestinian territories, Syria, and possibly Lebanon.

Habitat

The natural habitats of O. latastii are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.

Description

O. latastii is limbless. The snout is conical. There are 16 scale rows around the body at midbody.

Reproduction

O. latastii is viviparous.

Conservation status

The species O. latastii is threatened by habitat loss.