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.