| Capitellum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Subfamily: | Mabuyinae |
| Genus: | Capitellum Hedges & Conn, 2012 |
| Species | |
3 sp., see text | |
Capitellum is a genus of skinks. Species were previously placed in the genus Mabuya .
The following 3 species, listed alphabetically by specific name, are recognized as being valid: [1]
Nota bene : A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Capitellum.
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