Scolecoseps broadleyi is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Mozambique.

Etymology The specific name, broadleyi, is in honor of African herpetologist Donald George Broadley.

Geographic range S. broadleyi is found in Palma District, Cabo Delgado Province, northern Mozambique.

Habitat The preferred natural habitat of S. broadleyi is coastal savanna with sandy soil and Berlinia orientalis trees.

Reproduction The mode of reproduction of S. broadleyi is unknown.

References

Further reading Verburgt L, Verburgt UK, Branch WR (2018). "A new species of Scolocoseps (Reptilia: Scincidae) from coastal north-eastern Mozambique". African Journal of Herpetology 67 (1): 86–98. (Scolecoseps broadleyi, new species).