Lialis

Lialis
Lialis burtonis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Lacertilia
Family: Pygopodidae
Subfamily: Lialisinae
Tribe: Lialisini
Genus: Lialis

Lialis is a genus of lizards in the family Pygopodidae, with at least two member species in this genus. These lizards specialize on skinks, and have hinged teeth and highly kinetic skulls that allow them to swallow their slippery prey whole. They exhibit oviparity and typically lay two eggs per clutch.

Species