Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Sauria Scientific name Lygosoma pruthi Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Infraorder Scincomorpha Higher classification Lygosoma | |
Similar Lygosoma guentheri, Lygosoma, Skink, Reptile | ||
Lygosoma pruthi is a species of skink endemic to South India.
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Etymology
The specific name, pruthi, is in honor of Indian entomologist Hem Singh Pruthi (1897–1969).
Geographic range
L. pruthi is found in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
References
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