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Plateau Snake Skink (Ophiomorus nuchalis)

Plateau Snake Skink

Ophiomorus nuchalis

About the Plateau Snake Skink

Ophiomorus nuchalis, the Nilson's snake skink or plateau snake skink, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Iran.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Plateau Snake Skink?

The scientific name of the Plateau Snake Skink is Ophiomorus nuchalis.

How many Plateau Snake Skink sightings have been recorded?

18 observations of the Plateau Snake Skink have been recorded on iNaturalist.

18 observations on iNaturalist
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