Panaspis burgeoni

Panaspis burgeoni is a species of lidless skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Democratic [Republic of the Congo].

Etymology

The specific name, burgeoni, is in honor of Belgian entomologist Louis Burgeon.

Geographic range

Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, P. burgeoni is found in foothills east of the Ruwenzori Mountains.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. burgeoni is forest, at altitudes around.

Behavior

P. burgeoni is terrestrial, living in the leaf litter of the forest.

Reproduction

P. burgeoni is oviparous.