Eutropis austini
| Eutropis austini | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Scinciformata |
| Infraorder: | Scincomorpha |
| Superfamily: | Lygosomoidea |
| Family: | Mabuyidae |
| Genus: | Eutropis |
| Species: | E. austini |
| Binomial name | |
| Eutropis austini Batuwita, 2016 | |
Eutropis austini is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, austini, is in honor of American herpetologist Christopher C. Austin.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of E. austini is forest, at altitudes of 450–1,100 m (1,480–3,610 ft).[1]
Description
E. austini may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5 cm (3.0 in). Dorsally, it is bronze brown.[2]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of E. austini is unknown.[2]
References
- ^ a b Ukuwela K, Karunarathna S (2021). "Eutropis austini ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T127942321A127942347.en. Accessed on 29 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d Eutropis austini at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
Further reading
- Batuwita S (2016). "Description of Two New Species of Eutropis (Reptilia: Scincidae) from Sri Lanka with a Redescription of Eutropis madaraszi (Méhely)". Journal of Herpetology 50 (3): 486–496. (Eutropis austini, new species).