Wedge-snouted skink

(Chalcides sepsoides)

Description

The wedge-snouted skink (Sphenops sepsoides) is a common and widespread species of skink in the Scincidae family.It is found in Egypt,[1] Israel, Jordan, Libya,and the Palestinian territories.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland,subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland,freshwater springs,hot deserts,and sandy shores. S.sepsoides is a viviparous species,and it is nocturnal during the summer and diurnal during the winter.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Scincidae
Genus:Chalcides
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe