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Eulamprus
''Eulamprus'' is a genus of lizards, commonly known as water skinks, in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The genus is native to Australia. Taxonomy The genus ''Eulamprus'' belongs to a clade in the ''Sphenomorphus'' group that contains other genera such as ''Ctenotus'' and '' Anomalopus''. The molecular phylogenetic studies of O'Connor and Moritz (2003) and Skinner et al. (2013) found that species assigned to ''Eulamprus'' comprised four independent lineages within the Australian ''Sphenomorphus'' group and did not form a clade. The genus ''Eulamprus'' was restricted to the water skinks, with other species assigned to '' Concinnia'' (including species formerly in the monotypic genera '' Gnypetoscincus'' and '' Nangura''), ''Silvascincus'' and '' Tumbunascincus''. Species The following five species are recognized as being valid. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eulamprus Quoyii
''Eulamprus quoyii'', more commonly known as the eastern water skink, eastern water-skink, or golden water skink, is a viviparous species of Diurnality, diurnal skink. ''Eulamprus quoyii'' belongs to the family Scincidae and is considered a common garden animal in Australia. The skink is Endemism, endemic to Australia and found only along the east coast of the country. It makes its home in creekside habitats along the east coast of Australia and in urban area, urban garden areas with high amounts of moisture. The species can be identified by the twin, long yellow stripes that run along its body from the top of the eye, as well as by several more specific character Synapomorphy and apomorphy, derived states. The pale yellow dorsolateral stripes are most likely where its common name, the golden water skink, is derived. Like other ectotherms, the skink can often be seen basking in the sun on rocky outcroppings in order to regulate its body temperature. Its diet mainly consists of both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |