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Lialis burtonis, or Burton's legless lizard, is a pygopodid lizard ("legless lizard") found in Australia and New Guinea.

Description[]

The most notable feature of this legless lizard is its angular snout. It has visible ear holes, and is distinguished from snakes by its broad fleshy tongue.[1]

Geographic range[]

Widespread across virtually all of Australia.

Feeding[]

The diet consists primarily of small skinks,[1] geckoes and snakes.

Reproduction[]

Oviparous, with two eggs per clutch.

References[]

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