Phasmasaurus tillieri | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Phasmasaurus |
Species: | P. tillieri
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Binomial name | |
Phasmasaurus tillieri | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Phasmasaurus tillieri, commonly known as Tillier's maquis skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. [2]
The specific name, tillieri, is in honor of French zoologist Simon Tillier. [3]
P. tillieri is found in southern New Caledonia. [2]
The preferred natural habitats of P. tillieri are grassland and shrubland, at altitudes up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). [1]
P. tillieri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.4 cm (2.5 in). The tail is extremely long, up to three times SVL. The limbs and digits are well-developed. [2]
The mode of reproduction of P. tillieri is not known. [2]
Phasmasaurus tillieri | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Phasmasaurus |
Species: | P. tillieri
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Binomial name | |
Phasmasaurus tillieri | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Phasmasaurus tillieri, commonly known as Tillier's maquis skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. [2]
The specific name, tillieri, is in honor of French zoologist Simon Tillier. [3]
P. tillieri is found in southern New Caledonia. [2]
The preferred natural habitats of P. tillieri are grassland and shrubland, at altitudes up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). [1]
P. tillieri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.4 cm (2.5 in). The tail is extremely long, up to three times SVL. The limbs and digits are well-developed. [2]
The mode of reproduction of P. tillieri is not known. [2]