Leptosiaphos blochmanni


Leptosiaphos blochmanni, also known commonly as the Zaire three-toed skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to Central Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, blochmanni, is in honor of German zoologist Friedrich Johann Wilhelm Blochmann.

Geographic range

L. blochmanni is found in southwestern Rwanda. It may also occur in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Burundi.

Description

The holotype of L. blochmanni has a snout-to-vent length of, and a tail length of. There are three digits on each of the four feet.

Behavior

L. blochmanni is terrestrial and semifossorial.

Diet

L. blochmanni probably preys upon insects.

Reproduction

L. blochmanni is oviparous.