About Acontias orientalis Hewitt, 1937
Common Name and Taxonomy
Acontias orientalis, commonly called the Eastern striped blindworm or Eastern Cape legless skink, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Scincidae.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to South Africa.
Habitat and Burrowing Behavior
It is a burrowing species that has been found in coastal regions and inland valleys with sediment-rich soils, and can survive in habitats ranging from moderately moist to somewhat arid conditions.
