Lygisaurus macfarlani
| Lygisaurus macfarlani | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Scinciformata |
| Infraorder: | Scincomorpha |
| Family: | Eugongylidae |
| 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,[2] and MacFarlan's skink,[3] is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is native to northeastern Australia and Papua New Guinea. [2]
Etymology
[edit]The specific name, macfarlani, is in honor of English missionary Samuel Macfarlane (1837–1911).[3]
Description
[edit]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.[4]: 404
Geographic range
[edit]In Australia, Lygisaurus macfarlani is found in Northern Territory[1] and Queensland.[1][2] In Papua New Guinea, it is found in the Trans-Fly region and around Port Moresby.[1]
Habitat
[edit]Lygisaurus macfarlani occurs in a variety of natural habitats, including forest, savanna, shrubland, and grassland.[1]
Behavior
[edit]Lygisaurus macfarlani is terrestrial and diurnal.[1]
Diet
[edit]Lygisaurus macfarlani preys upon insects.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Shea, G.; Allison, A.; Tallowin, O.; Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Amey, A. (2018). "Lygisaurus macfarlani ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T42483359A42483367. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T42483359A42483367.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Lygisaurus macfarlani at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
- ^ a b 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.
Further reading
[edit]- Cogger, H.G. (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. ISBN 978-0643100350. 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).