Biology:Lygisaurus zuma
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Lygisaurus |
| Species: | L. zuma
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| Binomial name | |
| Lygisaurus zuma Couper, 1993
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Lygisaurus zuma, also known commonly as the sun-loving litter-skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to the Australian state of Queensland.[1]
Etymology
The specific name, zuma, refers to Montezuma II, who was the last Aztec emperor and was also a sun worshipper.[2]: 182
Description
Lygisaurus zuma has a large transparent disc in its moveable lower eyelid. The prominent ear-opening is round to almost horizontal, and edged with low flat lobules. There are seven upper labials. Adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 3.4 cm (1.3 in).[3]: 406–407
Geographic distribution
Lygisaurus zuma is found in northeastern Queensland, in the vicinity of Mackay and in the vicinity of Townsville.[1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Lygisaurus zuma is forest.[4]
Behavior
Lygisaurus zuma is terrestrial.[4]
Reproduction
Lygisaurus zuma is oviparous.[1] During the breeding season, a sexually mature male will develop a red throat and a red tail.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Lygisaurus zuma at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
- ↑ Template:EponymDictionaryReptiles
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 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 978-0643100350. xxx + 1,033 pp.
- Couper, P.J. (1993). "A new species of Lygisaurus de Vis (Reptilia: Scincidae) from mideastern Queensland". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 33 (1): 163–166. (Lygisaurus zuma, new species).
Wikidata ☰ Q3269285 entry
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