Lygosoma angeli

Lygosoma angeli, also known commonly as Angel's writhing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia.

Etymology
The specific name, angeli, is in honor of French herpetologist Fernand Angel.

Geographic range
L. angeli is found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of L. angeli are forest and freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of 104 –.

Description
Dorsally, L. angeli is brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Ventrally, it is tan. It may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 11 cm. The tail length equals SVL.

Behavior
L. angeli is terrestrial and fossorial. It hides under bark of trees and stumps. It also burrows in loose soil and under fallen logs.

Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of L. angeli is unknown.