Lioscincus vivae | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Lioscincus |
Species: | L. vivae
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Binomial name | |
Lioscincus vivae | |
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Lioscincus vivae is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Caledonia. [2]
The specific name, vivae, is in honor of " Kiwi" botanical collector Vivienne "Viv" Whitaker, who collected the holotype of this species, and is the wife of one of its describers, Anthony Whitaker. [3]
The preferred natural habitats of L. vivae are forest and shrubland, at altitudes of 500–1,000 m (1,600–3,300 ft). [1]
The mode of reproduction of L. vivae is unknown. It may be oviparous or viviparous. [2]
Lioscincus vivae | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Lioscincus |
Species: | L. vivae
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Binomial name | |
Lioscincus vivae | |
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Lioscincus vivae is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Caledonia. [2]
The specific name, vivae, is in honor of " Kiwi" botanical collector Vivienne "Viv" Whitaker, who collected the holotype of this species, and is the wife of one of its describers, Anthony Whitaker. [3]
The preferred natural habitats of L. vivae are forest and shrubland, at altitudes of 500–1,000 m (1,600–3,300 ft). [1]
The mode of reproduction of L. vivae is unknown. It may be oviparous or viviparous. [2]