Madascincus arenicola explained

Madascincus arenicola is an extant species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Geographic range

M. arenicola is found in the Ampombofofo and Forêt d'Orangea regions of Antsiranana Province, in northern Madagascar.^[1]

Habitat

The preferred habitats of M. arenicola are forest and shrubland at altitudes of 25–.

Notes and References

1. Web site: New to Nature No 77: Madascincus arenicola . Quentin. Wheeler. 2012-07-15. The Observer. Guardian Media Group. 2012-09-10.