Lubuya


Lubuya is a genus of skinks, lizards in the family Scincidae. The genus contains one species, Lubuya ivensii, known commonly as Ivens's skink, Ivens's water skink, or the meadow skink, which is endemic to Southern Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, ivensii, is in honor of Portuguese explorer Roberto Ivens.

Geographic range

L. ivensii is found in Angola, southern Democratic Republic of Congo, and northwestern Zambia.

Reproduction

L. ivensii is viviparous.