| Flexiseps johannae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Flexiseps |
| Species: | F. johannae |
| Binomial name | |
| Flexiseps johannae (Günther, 1880) | |
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| Synonyms | |
Amphiglossus johannae | |
Johanna's skink (Flexiseps johannae) is a species of skink endemic to the Comoro Islands. [1] [2]
Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha. With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards. Skinks are characterized by their smaller legs in comparison to typical lizards and are found in different habitats except arctic and subarctic regions.
The deepwater cisco was one of the largest ciscoes in the Great Lakes. Its average length was 30 cm and it was about 1.0 kilogram in weight. Occurring only in Lakes Huron and Michigan, and inhabiting waters between 50 and 150 metres deep, it was difficult to distinguish from other ciscoes and was possibly the same species as the shortjaw cisco. The deepwater cisco was distinguished by usually having fewer than 33 gill rakers, relatively long pectoral fins, and unpigmented jaws. It was a silvery colour with a pink or purple lustre and a green or blue back. It spawned in August and September, earlier than most other ciscoes. Not much is known about its specific behaviors. Its diet consisted of Mysis relicta, fingernail clams, and various aquatic insects. Because of its large size, the deepwater cisco was heavily fished commercially.
Johanna's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is widely spread across the African tropical rainforest. It is named after Johanna Verreaux, wife of French naturalist Édouard Verreaux.
The blue-whiskered tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Chocó of Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Flexiseps is a genus of skinks. They are all endemic to Madagascar. Some taxonomic authorities place the group in the genus Amphiglossus.
Flexiseps alluaudi is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
The Andranovaho skink is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
Flexiseps ardouini, also known commonly as the yellow skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
Flexiseps crenni is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
The rock skink is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
Flexiseps elongatus is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
Flexiseps mandokava is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
The spotted skink is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
There are three species of skink named spotted skink:
Flexiseps meva is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
The gray skink is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
Flexiseps stylus is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
The Tsaratanan skink is a species of skink endemic to Madagascar.
Flexiseps valhallae is a species of skink endemic to the Glorioso Islands.
Johannae may refer to:
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