Mochlus mocquardi, also known commonly as Mocquard's writhing skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Lygosominae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is native to the Sahel region of Africa.
Etymology The specific name, mocquardi, is in honor of French Herpetologist François Mocquard. (Lygosoma mocquardi, p. 181).
Geographic distribution Mochlus mocquardi is found in West Africa (Niger, and Nigeria) and Chad, and according to the Reptile Database, also in Sudan.
Behavior and habitat Mochlus mocquardi is semi-fossorial and inhabits dry savanna in microhabitats with high humidity, such as under stones and in leaf litter within the shade of large trees, in lowland areas close to water.
Reproduction The mode of reproduction of Mochlus mocquardi is unknown.
References
Further reading ("Lygosoma (Riopa) Mocquardi ", new species, pp. 448–449, Figures 1–2). (in French). (Riopa mocquardi, new combination, p. 228). 503 pp. (in French).