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Himalayan Ground Skink

Scincella himalayanus

Photo by AneeshJain
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

In Hindi, it is called Saanp ki Mausi, which literally means Snake's Aunt. This creature is like the missing link between snakes and lizards.

Species ID Suggestions

Scincella himalayanus
Liam
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Himalayan Biodiversity
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PublishedMarch 19, 2012

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