Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink
# Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink

Kasner's dwarf burrowing skink (Scelotes kasneri), also known commonly as Kasner's burrowing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.

## Geographic range

Scelotes kasneri is endemic to the Western Cape coast of South Africa.

## Description

The limbs of S. kasneri are greatly reduced. The forelimbs are entirely lost, and the hind limbs retain only two digits.

## Reproduction

S. kasneri is viviparous.

## Etymology

The specific name, kasneri, as well as the common names, are in honor of J.H. Kasner, collector of the type specimen.

