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Montane Skink (Proscelotes aenea)

Montane Skink

Proscelotes aenea

About the Montane Skink

Proscelotes aenea, also known as the montane skink, is a species of lizard. It is endemic to Mozambique. Unrecorded for over a century, it was rediscovered near Lumbo in 2021 after scientists determined its type locality.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Montane Skink?

The scientific name of the Montane Skink is Proscelotes aenea.

How many Montane Skink sightings have been recorded?

3 observations of the Montane Skink have been recorded on iNaturalist.

3 observations on iNaturalist
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