| Tytthoscincus temasekensis | |
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| Tytthoscincus temasekensis from Singapore | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Tytthoscincus |
| Species: | T. temasekensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Tytthoscincus temasekensis Grismer, Wood Jr., Lim, & Liang, 2017 | |
Tytthoscincus temasekensis, common name Singapore swamp skink, is a species of skinks belonging to the family Scincidae. [1]
The species name temasekensis derives from the word Temasek meaning 'Sea Town' in Old Javanese, an ancient name of a settlement in Singapore. As the Latin suffix -ensis means 'from a place', the epithet temasekensis can be translated from Singapore. [2]
This uncommon species is present in Singapore, and in restricted areas of the Peninsular Malaysia. [3]
The Singapore swamp skink occurs in freshwater swamp forest, in peat swamp areas and close to shallow streams. [3]
Tytthoscincus temasekensis can reach a total body length of about 7.6 cm (3.0 in). These small skinks have an elongate and dorso-ventrally flattened body, with smooth scales. Limbs and feet are tiny, short and slender. Its dorsal basic colour is dark brown, with a pale line from the head to the end of the tail. The abdomen is pale brownish. Young skinks are pale brown and slightly pinkish. [2] [3] [4]
These skinks are skilled swimmers and very elusive. Usually they hide amongst or beneath leaf litter next to streams or swamps. [3]
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