Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Sauria Scientific name Scincella gemmingeri Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Infraorder Scincomorpha Higher classification Scincella | |
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Similar Scincella, Skink, Reptile, Scaled reptiles | ||
Scincella gemmingeri, commonly known as the forest ground skink, is a species of lizard endemic to Mexico.
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Etymology
The specific name, gemmingeri, is in honor of German coleopterist Max Gemminger.
Geographic range
S. gemmingeri is found in the coastal regions of the Mexican state of Veracruz and various surrounding states.
Habitat
As its common name implies, the forest ground skink occurs primarily in forests, especially rainforests, oak forests, cloud forests, and tropical evergreen forests, although it is also sometimes found on pastureland.
Conservation status
S. gemmingeri is a common species and faces no major threats.
Reproduction
S. gemmingeri is ovoviviparous.
Description
Like all members of the genus Scincella, S. gemmingeri is long and cylindrical, with short limbs. Its color is dark gray, and it has a dark stripe originating at the snout and running dorsolaterally across its body. Its maximum snout-vent length (SVL) is about 45 mm (1.8 in).