Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Janetaescincus braueri | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
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Similar Dwarf bronze gecko, Wright's skink, Giant bronze gecko, Archaius tigris, Chalcides | ||
Brauer's burrowing skink (Janetaescincus braueri ) is a species of skink in the family Scincidae.
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Etymology
The specific name, braueri, is in honor of German zoologist August Bernhard Brauer.
Geographic range
J. braueri is found only in the Seychelles.
Habitat
The natural habitats of Brauer's burrowing skink are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Conservation status
J. braueri is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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