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This species is only known from its type specimen, which was found in the southern Nuba mountains of Sudan (S. Spawls and D. Broadley pers. comms.).

There is no habitat or ecology information available for this small skink.

There is no population information available for this species, which is known only from the holotype.

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It is unknown whether this species is being affected by any major threats.

There are no species-specific conservation measures in place for this species. Further research is needed on the distribution, habitat and ecology of the species.

Afroablepharus wilsoni has been assessed as Data Deficient as this species is only known from its type specimen. Because this skink is extremely small, it may be very difficult to find and study. Research is needed on the distribution, habitat and ecology of this species before a conservation assessment for the species can be made.

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• Uetz, P. and Hallermann, J. 2010. The TIGR Reptile Database. Rockville Available at: http://www.reptile-database.org/.