<strong>Madagascar Legless Skink (Pseudoacontias madagascariensis)</strong>: This unique, nocturnal reptile, measuring 20-30 cm, thrives in Madagascar's diverse habitats, showcasing a serpentine body with smooth scales and a diet primarily consisting of ants and termites. Currently listed as vulnerable, it plays a crucial ecological role by regulating insect populations and contributing to soil aeration.
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Pseudoacontias madagascariensis
<strong>Madagascar Legless Skink (Pseudoacontias madagascariensis)</strong>: This unique, nocturnal reptile, measuring 20-30 cm, thrives in Madagascar's diverse habitats, showcasing a serpentine body with smooth scales and a diet primarily consisting of ants and termites. Currently listed as vulnerable, it plays a crucial ecological role by regulating insect populations and contributing to soil aeration.