Ophiomorus latastii
# Ophiomorus latastii

Latast's snake skink (Ophiomorus latastii) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Near East.

## Etymology

The specific name, latastii, is in honor of French herpetologist Fernand Lataste.

## Geographic range

O. latastii is found in Israel; Jordan; Palestinian Territory, Occupied; Syria; and possibly Lebanon.

## Habitat

The natural habitats of O. latastii are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.

## Description

O. latastii is limbless.

## Reproduction

O. latastii is viviparous.

## Conservation status

The species O. latastii is threatened by habitat loss.

