Northern hooded scaly-foot
The northern hooded scaly-foot '' is a species of legless lizard in the family Pygopodidae. The species is native to northern Australia.Etymology
The specific name, steelescotti, is in honor of Dr. Colin Steele-Scott for his support of the South Australian Museum.P. steelescotti is found in northeastern Western Australia, northern Northern Territory, and northwestern Queensland, Australia.Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. steelescotti is forest.Description
Large for its genus, P. steelescotti may attain a snout-to-vent length of. The tail is very long, 100% to 152% of SVL.Reproduction
P. steelescotti is oviparous.
