Leptosiaphos aloysiisabaudiae facts for kids
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The Uganda five-toed skink (Leptosiaphos aloysiisabaudiae) is a small type of lizard. It belongs to the Scincidae family, which is also known as the skink family. This special lizard is found only in certain parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. When an animal is found only in one specific area, it is called endemic to that place.
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What's in a Name?
The second part of this skink's scientific name, aloysiisabaudiae, was chosen to honor an Italian explorer. His name was Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi. The scientist Mario Giacinto Peracca named the skink in 1907.
Where the Skink Lives
The Uganda five-toed skink is found in several countries in Africa. These include Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. It might also live in the Central African Republic.
Its Home and Habitat
This skink likes to live in different kinds of places. You can find it in woodlands near rivers, in swampy areas, and in moist savannas. It also lives in pine tree plantations. These are all places where it can find food and stay safe.
What the Skink Looks Like
The Uganda five-toed skink is a small lizard with a long tail. Its body, from its snout to the start of its tail, can be about 4.5 centimeters (1.8 inches) long. If you include its tail, the total length can be up to 12.5 centimeters (4.9 inches).
Its back (called the dorsal side) is brown. Its belly (called the ventral side) is whitish. The skin around its upper lips is also whitish.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
The Uganda five-toed skink reproduces by laying eggs. This means it is an oviparous animal. The mother skink lays her eggs, and then the baby skinks hatch from them.
