Carlia mysi
Species of lizard
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Carlia mysi, commonly known as Mys' rainbow skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is native to Papua New Guinea.[1][2]
| Carlia mysi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Carlia |
| Species: | C. mysi |
| Binomial name | |
| Carlia mysi Zug, 2004 | |
Etymology
The specific name, mysi, is in honor of Belgian herpetologist Benoit Mys.[3]: 186
Geographic distribution
Carlia mysi occurs in both mainland New Guinea and in the Bismarck Archipelago. Populations believed to be introduced exist in the Solomon Islands.[1][2]