Subphylum Vertebrata | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
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Similar Ristella, Scaled reptiles, Lygosoma, Scincella lateralis, Chalcides |
Ristella rurkii, commonly known as Rurk's ristella, is a species of skink endemic to southern India.
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Etymology
The specific name, rurkii, is in honor of "Dr. Rurk" who collected the type specimen.
Geographic range
R. rurkii is found in India, in the Anaimalai Hills, Travancore, and the Palni Hills.
References
Ristella rurkii Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA