Herps
Reptiles and Amphibians - Herpetiles
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Three-toed Skink
Saiphos equalis
This is a burrowing skink with poorly developed limbs. It appears to have only two short toes but apparently the third is just a stub. Most burrowing creatures have strong limbs for digging but ironically, burrowing lizards have gone the other way regarding limbs as an impediment.
