Percival's Legless Skink

Acontias percivali

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Scincidae

About

Acontias percivali, also known commonly as Percival's lance skink, Percival's legless lizard, or Tanzanian legless lizard, is a species of small, legless lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Africa.

Fun Fact

The specific name, percivali, is in honor of British naturalist Arthur Blayney Percival (1874–1940), who was a game warden in East Africa.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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