Mochlus tanae, also known commonly as Loveridge's writhing skink or the Tana River writhing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.

The species is native to East Africa.

The specific name, tanae refers to the Tana River of Kenya.

[3] M. tanae is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

[2] M. tanae is viviparous.