Subphylum Vertebrata Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria | |
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Similar Bavayia, Cryptoblepharus, Emoia, Oligosoma |
Geoscincus is a monotypic genus of skinks: the only accepted species is Geoscincus haraldmeieri (Meier's skink).
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Etymology
G. haraldmeieri is named after Harald Meier, a German herpetologist.
Geographic range
G. haraldmeieri is only known from two specimens collected near Coula, New Caledonia.
Habitat and conservation status
The habitat of G. haraldmeieri has since been substantially modified, and the present status of the species is unknown.
References
Geoscincus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA