Trachylepis ozorii facts for kids
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The Trachylepis ozorii is a type of skink. A skink is a kind of lizard. This lizard belongs to the family called Scincidae. You can only find this special skink on the island of Annobón. This island is part of Equatorial Guinea. When an animal or plant is found only in one place, it is called endemic.
About the Annobón Skink
This section will tell you more about this unique lizard. We will learn where it lives and how it got its name.
What is a Skink?
Skinks are a very common type of lizard. They often have smooth, shiny scales. Many skinks have long bodies and short legs. Some skinks do not even have legs! They move by wiggling like snakes. Skinks are found all over the world. They live in many different habitats.
Where Does it Live?
The Trachylepis ozorii skink lives only on Annobón island. This small island is in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the country Equatorial Guinea. Because it only lives there, it is very special. It is important to protect its home.
How it Got its Name
The scientist who first described this skink was José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage. He named it Mabuia ozorii in 1893. Later, scientists changed its name to Trachylepis ozorii. The second part of its name, ozorii, honors a Portuguese scientist. His name was Balthazar Osorio. He was a naturalist who studied fish and other animals. He lived from 1855 to 1926.
See also
In Spanish: Trachylepis ozorii para niños
