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Ophiomorus raithmai

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Subphylum
  
Vertebrata

Suborder
  
Sauria

Scientific name
  
Ophiomorus raithmai

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Squamata

Infraorder
  
Scincomorpha

Higher classification
  
Ophiomorus

Ophiomorus raithmai

Ophiomorus raithmai is a species of skink endemic to India and Pakistan.

Etymology

The specific name, raithmai, is derived from the Sindhi common name for this lizard, raith mai, which means "sand fish".

References

Ophiomorus raithmai Wikipedia