Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink


Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink, also known commonly as Kasner's burrowing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.

Geographic range

Scelotes kasneri is endemic to the Western Cape coast of South Africa.

Description

The limbs of S. kasneri are greatly reduced. The forelimbs are entirely lost, and the hind limbs retain only two digits.

Reproduction

S. kasneri is viviparous.

Etymology

The specific name, kasneri, as well as the common names, are in honor of J.H. Kasner, collector of the type specimen.