Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Graciliscincus shonae | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
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Similar Bavayia, Cryptoblepharus, Emoia | ||
Graciliscincus is a lizard genus in the family Scincidae.
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Species and geographic range
The genus Graciliscincus contains the single species Graciliscincus shonae (Sadlier's skink or gracile burrowing skink), found in New Caledonia.
Etymology
The specific name, shonae, is in honor of Shona von Sturmer Sadlier, who was the wife of the describer.
Conservation status
Graciliscincus shonae is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.
References
Graciliscincus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA