Caledoniscincus chazeaui | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Caledoniscincus |
Species: | C. chazeaui |
Binomial name | |
Caledoniscincus chazeaui | |
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Caledoniscincus chazeaui, also known as Chazeau's litter skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Caledonia. [1] [2]
The specific name, chazeaui, is in honor of New Caledonian zoologist Jean Chazeau. [3]
The preferred natural habitat of C. chazeaui is forest at altitudes up to 900 m (3,000 ft). [1]
Caledoniscincus chazeaui is terrestrial and diurnal. [1]
The mode of reproduction of C. chazeaui is unknown. [2]