Biology
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Little is known about the biology of Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink, which is rarely encountered due to its underground lifestyle (4). Other Scelotes species are viviparous and give birth to between one and four young (2), and the majority of skinks feed on arthropods and insects (5).
Conservation
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As yet, there are no conservation measures known to be in place for Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink.
Description
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While this peculiar reptile may look like a snake, it is actually a lizard. It lacks forelimbs but it does have tiny hindlimbs each bearing two claws (2). The body is covered with small, smooth scales and has a straw-coloured stripe along the back. Bordering this stripe are three rows of scales which bear dark purple-brown spots, creating the impression of three dark stripes on either side. The belly is yellowish-white to greyish-white and the underside of the tail is patterned with dark spots. The flattened head of Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink has well-developed eyes with opaque lower eyelids and very small ear openings (2).
Habitat
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Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink inhabits coastal dunes with little vegetation, where it is found under stones and litter (2), and will quickly wriggle into the sand if disturbed (3).
Range
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Occurs along the coast of the Western Cape Province, South Africa, from Lambert's Bay to Vredenburg (2).
Status
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Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1).
Threats
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Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink is considered threatened due to the destruction and degradation of its coastal habitat (6). This is the result of coastal development, primarily for holiday housing, water extraction and agriculture (4).
Distribution
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Continent: Africa
Distribution: Republic of South Africa (W Cape coast, from Lambert's Bay to Vredenburg)
Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink
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Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink (Scelotes kasneri), also known commonly as Kasner's burrowing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.
Geographic range
Scelotes kasneri is endemic to the Western Cape coast of South Africa.[1][2]
Description
The limbs of S. kasneri are greatly reduced. The forelimbs are entirely lost, and the hind limbs retain only two digits.[2]
Reproduction
S. kasneri is viviparous.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, kasneri, as well as the common names, are in honor of J.H. Kasner, collector of the type specimen.[3]
References
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^ a b Conradie, W.; Bauer, A.M.; Pietersen, D.; Alexander, G.J.; Tolley, K.A.; Weeber, J. (2022). "Scelotes kasneri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T19954A197401561. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
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^ a b c Scelotes kasneri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 18 January 2015.
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^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Scelotes kasneri, p. 138).
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Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink (Scelotes kasneri), also known commonly as Kasner's burrowing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.
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Scelotes kasneri Scelotes generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Scincidae familian sailkatuta dago.
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Scelotes kasneri est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Scincidae.
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Scelotes kasneri é uma espécie de réptil escamado da família Scincidae.
Apenas pode ser encontrada na África do Sul.
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Scelotes kasneri là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Scincidae. Loài này được Fitzsimons mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1939.[1]
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Scelotes kasneri là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Scincidae. Loài này được Fitzsimons mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1939.
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