Biology:Lygisaurus macfarlani
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Lygisaurus |
| Species: | L. macfarlani
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| Binomial name | |
| Lygisaurus macfarlani (Günther, 1877)
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Lygisaurus macfarlani, also known commonly as the translucent litter-skink,[1] and MacFarlan's skink,[2] is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is native to northeastern Australia and Papua New Guinea.[1]
Etymology
The specific name, macfarlani, is in honor of English missionary Samuel Macfarlane (1837–1911).[2]
Description
Adults of Lygisaurus macfarlani have an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 3.7 cm (1.5 in). The lower eyelid has a small transparent disc. There are usually six upper labials.[3]: 404
Geographic range
In Australia, Lygisaurus macfarlani is found in Northern Territory[4] and Queensland.[4][1] In Papua New Guinea, it is found in the Trans-Fly region and around Port Moresby.[4]
Habitat
Lygisaurus macfarlani occurs in a variety of natural habitats, including forest, savanna, shrubland, and grassland.[4]
Behavior
Lygisaurus macfarlani is terrestrial and diurnal.[4]
Diet
Lygisaurus macfarlani preys upon insects.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lygisaurus macfarlani at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Lygisaurus macfarlani, p. 164).
- ↑ Wilson, S.; Swan, G. (2023). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Sixth Edition. Sydney: Reed New Holland Publishers. ISBN 978-1-92554-671-2. 688 pp.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Cite error: Invalid
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Further reading
- Cogger, H.G. (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. ISBN 978-0-643-10035-0. xxx + 1,033 pp.
- Günther, A. (1877). "Description of three new species of Lizards from Islands of Torres Straits". Annals and Magazine of Natural History. Fourth Series 19 (113): 413–415. doi:10.1080/00222937708682164. (Carlia macfarlani, new species, pp. 413–414).
Wikidata ☰ Q614898 entry
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