Eutropis madaraszi (Méhely 1897)

Eutropis madaraszi, also known commonly as the Sri Lanka bronze mabuya, the Sri Lanka bronze skink,^[2] or (ambiguously) the spotted skink,^[3] is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka.^[2]

Etymology

The specific name, madaraszi, is in honor of Hungarian ornithologist Gyula Madarász of the Hungarian National Museum.^[2]

Habitat and distribution

A widespread terrestrial skink, E. madaraszi has been reported from both wet and dry zones. Known localities include Colombo, as well as around Kala Wewa, and Madatugama.

Description

The body of E. madaraszi is slender, with 32 midbody scale rows. The dorsum is brown, with a dark line along the flank. The venter is creamy and unpatterned.

Ecology and diet

E. madaraszi is found at elevations up to 800 m (2,600 ft), in rock crevices, under leaf litter or under logs, and seen basking at midday.

References

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Erreferentziak

Ikus, gainera

• Scincidae

Eutropis madaraszi est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Scincidae^[1].

Répartition

Cette espèce est endémique du Sri Lanka^[1].

Étymologie

Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de Gyula Madarász^[1].

Publication originale

• Méhely, 1897 : Zur Herpetologie von Ceylon. Termes Fuzetek, Budapest, p. 55-70.

Notes et références

Eutropis madaraszi là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Scincidae. Loài này được Méhely mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1897.^[1]

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