Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Sauria Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Infraorder Scincomorpha Higher classification Eutropis | |
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Similar Eutropis, Skink, Reptile, Eutropis quadricarinata, Eutropis trivittata | ||
Etymology
The specific name, bibronii, is in honor of French herpetologist Gabriel Bibron (1806–1848).
Description
Head somewhat flattened. Lower eyelid with a transparent disk. Scales on dorsum and flanks are sharp, numbering 5–7. Midbody scale rows 28–30. Lamellae under fourth toe counts 14–20. Dorsum olive brown, with a light vertebral stripe that is with a dark edge. A dark dorso-lateral stripe running from eye to tail base.
Ecology
Inhabits sea beaches, and active by day on sand. It is adapted for running and diving in the sand.
References
Eutropis bibronii Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA