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Eutropis austini

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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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d Eutropis austini at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
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Eutropis austini: Brief Summary

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Eutropis austini is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka.

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