| Caledoniscincus chazeaui | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| 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 commonly 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]
C. chazeaui is terrestrial and diurnal. [1]
The mode of reproduction of C. chazeaui is unknown. [2]
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