Lygisaurus macfarlani

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Lygisaurus macfarlani
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Lygisaurus
Species:
L. macfarlani
Binomial name
Lygisaurus macfarlani
(Günther, 1877)
Synonyms
  • Carlia macfarlani
    Günther, 1877

Lygisaurus macfarlani, also known commonly as the translucent litter-skink, [2] and MacFarlan's skink, [3] is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is native to northeastern Australia and Papua New Guinea. [2]

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Etymology

The specific name, macfarlani, is in honor of English missionary Samuel Macfarlane (1837–1911). [3]

Geographic range

In Australia, Lygisaurus macfarlani is found in Northern Territory [1] and Queensland. [1] [2] In Papua New Guinea, it is found in the Trans-Fly region and around Port Moresby. [1]

Habitat

Lygisaurus macfarlani occurs in a variety of natural habitats, including forest, savanna, shrubland, and grassland. [1]

Behavior

Lygisaurus macfarlani is terrestrial and diurnal. [1]

Diet

Lygisaurus macfarlani preys upon insects. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shea, G.; Allison, A.; Tallowin, O.; Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Amey, A. (2018). "Lygisaurus macfarlani ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T42483359A42483367. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T42483359A42483367.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Lygisaurus macfarlani at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
  3. 1 2 Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN   978-1-4214-0135-5. (Lygisaurus macfarlani, p. 164).

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