Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Ristella guentheri | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
Ristella guentheri, commonly known as Günther's Ristella, is a species of skink endemic to India.
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Etymology
The specific name, guentheri, is in honor of German-British herpetologist Albert Günther.
Geographic range
R. guentheri is found in India, in Madurai district, Tenmalai, Travancore, and the Anaimalai Hills.
Type locality: "Madura, Sirimallay Hills" (= Sirumalai Hills, Madurai district).
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