Emoia cyclops

Emoia cyclops
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Emoia
Species:
E. cyclops
Binomial name
Emoia cyclops

Emoia cyclops, also known commonly as the Cyclops emo skink and Cyclop's skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Indonesia.[1][2]

Etymology

The specific name, cyclops, is a reference to the type locality which is the Cyclops Mountains.[2][3]

Geographic range

E. cyclops is found in northern Papua Province, Indonesian New Guinea.[1]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. cyclops is forest, at altitudes of 1,100–1,200 m (3,600–3,900 ft).[1]

Reproduction

E. cyclops is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Allison, A.; Shea, G.; Tallowin, O. (2015). "Emoia cyclops ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015 e.T42484102A42484107. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T42484102A42484107.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Emoia cyclops at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 January 2020.
  3. ^ 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. (Emoia cyclops, p. 63).

Further reading

  • Brown WC (1991). "Lizards of the Genus Emoia (Scincidae) with Observations on Their Evolution and Biogeography". Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences (15): i–vi, 1–94. (Emoia cyclops, new species, p. 24).



This Eugongylinae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.