| Eutropis greeri | |
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Scientific classification
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Eutropis |
| Species: | E. greeri
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| Binomial name | |
| Eutropis greeri
Batuwita, 2016
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Eutropis greeri is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka. [2]
Etymology
The specific name, greeri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Allen E. Greer. [2]
Geographic range
E. greeri is found in Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. [2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of E. greeri is rainforest, at altitudes of 30–500 m (98–1,640 ft). [1]
Behavior
E. greeri is terrestrial, living in the leaf litter of the rainforest. [1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of E. greeri is unknown. [2]
References
- ^ a b c Ukuwela K (2016). "Eutropis greeri ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T127942355A127942366.en. Accessed on 03 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d Eutropis greeri 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 greeri, new species).
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| Eutropis greeri | |
|---|---|
|
Scientific classification
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Eutropis |
| Species: | E. greeri
|
| Binomial name | |
| Eutropis greeri
Batuwita, 2016
| |
Eutropis greeri is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka. [2]
Etymology
The specific name, greeri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Allen E. Greer. [2]
Geographic range
E. greeri is found in Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. [2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of E. greeri is rainforest, at altitudes of 30–500 m (98–1,640 ft). [1]
Behavior
E. greeri is terrestrial, living in the leaf litter of the rainforest. [1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of E. greeri is unknown. [2]
References
- ^ a b c Ukuwela K (2016). "Eutropis greeri ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T127942355A127942366.en. Accessed on 03 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d Eutropis greeri 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 greeri, new species).
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