Lygisaurus macfarlani

Lygisaurus macfarlani
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Scinciformata
Infraorder:	Scincomorpha
Family:	Eugongylidae
Genus:	Lygisaurus
Species:	L. macfarlani
Binomial name
	Lygisaurus macfarlani; (Günther, 1877)
Synonyms
	Carlia macfarlani; Günther, 1877;

Last updated October 05, 2025

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]

Etymology

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

Description

Adults of Lygisaurus macfarlani have an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 3.7 cm (1.5 in). The lower eyelid has a small transparent disc. There are usually six upper labials.^[4]^: 404

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 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.
1 2 3 Lygisaurus macfarlani at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
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).
↑ Wilson, S.; Swan, G. (2023). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Sixth Edition. Sydney: Reed New Holland Publishers. ISBN 978-1-92554-671-2. 688 pp.

Cogger, H.G. (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. ISBN 978-0-643-10035-0. xxx + 1,033 pp.
Günther, A. (1877). "Description of three new species of Lizards from Islands of Torres Straits". Annals and Magazine of Natural History. Fourth Series. 19 (113): 413–415. doi:10.1080/00222937708682164. (Carlia macfarlani, new species, pp. 413–414).

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[iucn_status_18_November_2021-1] 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.

[RDB-2] 1 2 3 Lygisaurus macfarlani at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.

[EDR-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).

[4] Wilson, S.; Swan, G. (2023). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Sixth Edition. Sydney: Reed New Holland Publishers. ISBN 978-1-92554-671-2. 688 pp.

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