Scelotes fitzsimonsi

Scelotes fitzsimonsi, commonly known as Fitzsimons' dwarf burrowing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is indigenous to southern Africa.

Etymology
The specific name, fitzsimonsi, is in honor of South African herpetologist (Mr.) Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons.

Description
S. fitzsimonsi has neither front legs nor back legs. Dorsally, it is light bronze on the body and bluish gray on the tail. Ventrally, it is greyish white. Adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.5 –. The tail length is equal to or slightly greater than SVL.

Distribution and habitat
S. fitzsimonsi is found in Mozambique and South Africa.

The preferred natural habitat of S. fitzsimonsi is coastal dune forest, up to an altitude of 100 m.

Reproduction
S. fitzsimonsi is ovoviviparous.