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Lygosominae
Lygosominae is the largest subfamily of skinks in the family Scincidae. The subfamily can be divided into a number of genus groups. If the rarely used taxonomic rank of infrafamily is employed, the genus groups would be designated as such, but such a move would require a formal description according to the ICZN standards. Genera Several Lygosominae genera were notorious " wastebin taxa" in the past, with scientists assigning more or less closely related species to them in a haphazard fashion and without verifying that the new species were close relatives of the genera's type species. What was once placed in '' Lygosoma'', for example, is now divided among some 15 genera, not all in this subfamily. Similarly, ''Mabuya'' and '' Sphenomorphus'' are having species moved elsewhere. *'' Haackgreerius'' (monotypic: endemic to coastal Somalia) *'' Lamprolepis'' – tree skinks *'' Lygosoma'' – writhing skinks *''Mochlus'' - African spp. (synonym ''Lepidothyris'') *''Riopa'' *'' Subdol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skink
Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha. With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards. Skinks are characterized by their smaller legs in comparison to typical lizards and are found in different habitats except arctic and subarctic regions. Description Skinks look like lizards of the family Lacertidae (sometimes called ''true lizards''), but most species of skinks have no pronounced neck and relatively small legs. Several genera (e.g., '' Typhlosaurus'') have no limbs at all. This is not true for all skinks, however, as some species such as the red-eyed crocodile skink have a head that is very distinguished from the body. These lizards also have legs that are relatively small proportional to their body size. Skinks' skulls are covered by substantial bony scales, usually matching up in shape and size, while overlapping. Oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egernia
''Egernia'' is a genus of skinks (family Scincidae) that occurs in Australia. These skinks are ecologically diverse omnivores that inhabit a wide range of habitats. However, in the loose delimitation (which incorporates about 30 species) the genus is not monophyletic but an evolutionary grade, as has long been suspected due to its lack of characteristic apomorphies. Some of the skinks traditionally placed in ''Egernia'' appear to be among the most intelligent squamates. They have been shown to be able to distinguish between relatives and unrelated conspecifics, and can recognize relatives individually. Several species form monogamous pair-bonds. For instance, the Black Rock Skink is a species who can perform kin discrimination based on scent and form monogamous pair-bonds and a nuclear family structure. Most of these species belong to ''Egernia sensu stricto'', and similar behaviour is also known in the related Solomon Islands skink (''Corucia zebrata''). The latter means tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lygosoma
''Lygosoma'' is a genus of lizards, commonly known as supple skinks or writhing skinks, which are members of the family Scincidae. ''Lygosoma'' is the type genus of the subfamily Lygosominae. The common name, writhing skinks, refers to the way these stubby-legged animals move, snake-like but more slowly and more awkwardly. Geographic range Species of ''Lygosoma'' are found in India to southeast Asia. Taxonomy In the late 19th and early 20th century, ''Lygosoma'' was used as a " wastebin taxon", to which almost every newly described skink was assigned. Which specific species are contained within this genus is controversial because of its unresolved historic relation to two other closely-related genera: ''Mochlus'' and ''Lepidothyris.'' Currently, there are 16 known species in ''Lygosoma'', 15 known species in ''Mochlus'', and three known species in ''Lepidothyris''. However, some species under the latter two genera are often listed under ''Lygosoma'', and ''Lygosoma'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subdoluseps
''Subdoluseps'' is a genus of skinks. They were all previously found in the genus '' Lygosoma''. Species The following species are recognized as being valid. www.reptile-database.org. *''Subdoluseps bowringii'' ( Günther, 1864) – Christmas Island grass skink, Bowring's supple skink *''Subdoluseps frontoparietalis'' ( Taylor, 1962) – Taylor's writhing skink, pygmy supple skink *''Subdoluseps herberti'' ( M.A. Smith, 1916) – Herbert's supple skink *''Subdoluseps malayana'' L. Grismer, Dzukafly, Muin, Quah, Karin, Anuar & Freitas, 2019 – Malaysian supple skink *''Subdoluseps nilgiriensis'' Ganesh, Srikanthan, Ghosh, Adhikari, S. Kumar & Datta-Roy, 2021 – Nilgiri gracile skink *''Subdoluseps pruthi'' (Sharma, 1977) – Pruthi's skink *''Subdoluseps samajaya ''Subdoluseps samajaya'' is a species of skink found in Sarawak, Borneo Borneo (; id, Kalimantan) is the third-largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. At the geographic centre of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eutropis
''Eutropis'' is a genus of skinks belonging to the subfamily Mabuyinae. For long, this genus was included in the " wastebin taxon" ''Mabuya''; it contains the Asian mabuyas. They often share their habitat with the related common skinks (''Sphenomorphus''), but they do not compete significantly as their ecological niches differ.Cyberlizards (2004): The Scincidae â€''Eutropis'' Version of February 29, 2004. Retrieved March 18, 2009. This genus also contains the only member of the subfamily to occur in Australasia, the many-lined sun skink (''Eutropis multifasciata''), whose wide range includes New Guinea. Description They are mid-sized to largish lizards with cylindrical bodies, tails of medium length, and well-developed arms and legs; the hands and feet have 5 toes each. Their cycloid scales are underlaid by osteoderms; the scales on the back and belly are similar in shape, but those on the back are keeled. The scales on the top of the head are generally flat and subimbricate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corucia
The Solomon Islands skink (''Corucia zebrata''), also known as prehensile-tailed skink, monkey-tailed skink, giant skink, zebra skink, and monkey skink, is an arboreal species of skink endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago. It is the largest known extant species of skink. The Solomon Islands skink is completely herbivorous, eating many different fruits and vegetables including the pothos plant. It is one of the few species of reptile known to function within a social group or circulus. Both male and female specimens are known to be territorial and often hostile towards members not a part of their family group. ''Corucia'' is a monotypic genus, containing a single species. However, in 1997 it was determined that there are two subspecies of the Solomon Islands skink: the common monkey-tailed skink (''Corucia zebrata zebrata'') and the northern monkey-tailed skink (''Corucia zebrata alfredschmidti)''. Among other variances, the northern skink is smaller and has darker ey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egerniinae
Egerniinae is the subfamily of social skinks within the family Scincidae. The genera in this subfamily were previously found to belong the ''Egernia'' group in the large subfamily Lygosominae. Genera The subfamily Egerniinae contains 63 species in 9 genera. * '' Bellatorias'' (3 species) * ''Corucia'' (1 species) * ''Cyclodomorphus'' (9 species) * ''Egernia'' (17 species) * ''Liopholis'' (12 species) * '' Lissolepis'' (2 species) * '' Tiliqua'' (7 species) * ''Tribolonotus ''Tribolonotus'' is a genus of lizards, commonly known as crocodile skinks. Geographic range Species in the genus ''Tribolonotus'' are found in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands. Species The genus includes the foll ...'' (10 species) * '' Tristiidon'' (2 species) References {{skink-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mochlus
''Mochlus'' is a genus of skinks, lizards in the family Scincidae. The genus is endemic to Africa. Description Skinks of the genus ''Mochlus'' are cylindrical in shape and robust. They get the common name "writhing skinks" from the side-to-side movement that they make when held in the hand. Diet Skinks in the genus ''Mochlus'' feed on insects and millipedes.Alexander, Graham; Marais, Johan (2008). ''A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa''. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik Publishers. 408 pp. . ("Writhing Skinks", pp. 247-248). Species The following 19 species are recognized as being valid. *'' Mochlus brevicaudis'' *'' Mochlus fernandi'' – fire skink *'' Mochlus grandisonianus'' – Lanza's writhing skink *'' Mochlus guineensis'' – Guinean forest skink *'' Mochlus hinkeli'' – Hinkel's red-sided skink, Hinkel's red-flanked skink *'' Mochlus laeviceps'' (W. Peters, 1874) – common writhing skink *'' Mochlus lanceolatus'' Broadley, 1990 – Broadley's writhing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamprolepis
''Lamprolepis'' is a genus of lizards, known commonly as emerald skinks, in the subfamily Lygosominae of the family Scincidae. ''Lygosoma'' is its closest genetic relative.Charles W. Linkem, Rafe M. Brown, Cameron D. Siler, Ben J. Evans, Christopher C. Austin, Djoko T. Iskandar, Arvin C. Diesmos, Jatna Supriatna, Noviar Andayani and Jimmy A. McGuire. Geographic range Species of the genus ''Lamprolepis'' are found in Indonesia and Malaysia, and on islands in the western Pacific. Species Today, three species are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. The two Phantom Skink species, Tristiidon Lunata and Tristiidon Sol Were once classed here, but now has its own Genus. *'' Lamprolepis leucosticta'' – white-spotted tree skink *'' Lamprolepis nieuwenhuisii'' – Nieuwenhuis's skink *'' Lamprolepis smaragdina'' – emerald tree skink, green tree skink ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sphenomorphus
The genus ''Sphenomorphus'' – vernacularly known as the common skinks – currently serves as a " wastebin taxon" for numerous skinks. While most or all species presently placed here are probably rather close relatives, the genus as presently delimited is likely to be not monophyletic and is in need of review. Some species in this genus have been moved to ''Pinoyscincus''. The namesake of the ''Sphenomorphus'' group of Lygosominae genera, most species would probably occupy a rather basal position therein. Species *'' Sphenomorphus acutus'' – pointed-headed sphenomorphus *'' Sphenomorphus aignanus'' *'' Sphenomorphus alfredi'' *'' Sphenomorphus annamiticus'' – Perak forest skink, starry forest skink *'' Sphenomorphus annectens'' *'' Sphenomorphus anomalopus'' – long-toed forest skink *'' Sphenomorphus anotus'' *'' Sphenomorphus apalpebratus'' *'' Sphenomorphus bacboensis'' *'' Sphenomorphus bignelli'' *'' Sphenomorphus brunneus'' *'' Sphenomorphus bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mabuya
''Mabuya'' is a genus of long-tailed skinks restricted to species from various Caribbean islands. They are primarily carnivorous, though many are omnivorous. The genus is viviparous, having a highly evolved placenta that resembles that of eutherian mammals. Formerly, many Old World species were placed here, as ''Mabuya'' was a kind of "wastebasket taxon". These Old World species are now placed in the genera '' Chioninia'', ''Eutropis'', and ''Trachylepis''. Under the older classification, the New World species were referred to as "American mabuyas", and now include the genera ''Alinea'', ''Aspronema'', ''Brasiliscincus'', ''Capitellum'', ''Maracaiba'', '' Marisora'', '' Varzea'', and '' Copeoglossum''. Most species in this genus are feared to be possibly extinct due to introduced predators. Species Listed alphabetically by specific name. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyclodomorphus
''Cyclodomorphus'' is a genus of small to medium-sized skinks (family Scincidae)."''Cyclodomorphus'' ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. It belongs to the ''Egernia'' group which also includes the blue-tongued skinks (Austin & Arnold 2006). Species *'' Cyclodomorphus branchialis'' ( Günther, 1867) - common slender bluetongue, Gunther's skink *''Cyclodomorphus casuarinae'' (Duméril & Bibron, 1839) - she-oak slender bluetongue, she-oak skink *'' Cyclodomorphus celatus'' Shea & Miller, 1995 - western slender blue-tongue *'' Cyclodomorphus gerrardii'' (JE Gray, 1845) pink-tongued skink, pink-tongued lizard *'' Cyclodomorphus maximus'' (Storr, 1976) - giant slender bluetongue *'' Cyclodomorphus melanops'' (Stirling & Zietz, 1893) - Samphire slender bluetongue *'' Cyclodomorphus michaeli'' Wells & Wellington, 1984 - coastal she-oak slender bluetongue *''Cyclodomorphus praealtus The alpine she-oak slender bluetongue or alpine she-oak skink (''Cyclodomorphus praeal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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