What is another word for Genus Scincus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈɪnkəs] (IPA) 
The Genus Scincus is a group of lizards characterized by their smooth and shiny scales, slender bodies, and pointed snouts. These lizards are commonly known as sandfish or skinks and are found in arid regions of Africa and the Middle East. Some popular synonyms for the Genus Scincus include the Arabian sandfish, the African sandfish, the dune skink, and the sand skink. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe these fascinating lizards. The Genus Scincus has evolved to thrive in their desert environments, using their long, pointed noses to burrow in the sand and their streamlined bodies to swim through it.
