Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Infraorder Scincomorpha Scientific name Tribolonotus ponceleti Rank Species | Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Sauria Family Scincidae Phylum Chordata Order Scaled reptiles | |
Similar Tribolonotus, Scaled reptiles, Tribolonotus novaeguineae, Scincomorpha, Tribolonotus gracilis | ||
Tribolonotus ponceleti is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Solomon Islands.
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Etymology
The specific name, ponceleti, is in honor of the Rev. Jean-Baptiste Poncelet (1884-1958), French missionary and naturalist.
Behavior
Unlike most skinks, T. ponceleti has the ability to vocalize.
Reproduction
T. ponceleti is oviparous.
References
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