Miriam's skink
Species of lizard
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Miriam's skink (Brachymeles miriamae) is a species of lizard in the subfamily Scincinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to Thailand.
| Miriam's skink | |
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| Brachymeles miriamae in Udom Sap, Wang Nam Khiao, Thailand | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Brachymeles |
| Species: | B. miriamae |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachymeles miriamae | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Taxonomy
In 1972 Heyer described Miriam's skink as a new species in a new genus, giving it the scientific name Davewakeum miriamae.[3] In 2011 Siler et al. included the genus Davewakeum in the genus Brachymeles, creating the new combination, Brachymeles miriamae (Heyer, 1972).[4] In 2015 Chan-ard et al. returned the species to the genus Davewakeum.[2] In 2022 Cota et al. reassigned the species to the genus Brachymeles.[5]
Etymology
The specific name, miriamae, is in honor of Miriam Heyer, who collected the holotype, and is married to American herpetologist W. Ronald Heyer.[6]
The generic name, Davewakeum, is in honor of American herpetologist David B. Wake.[6]
Geographic range
Miriam's skink is found in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.[2]
Habitat
Behavior
Brachymeles miriamae is terrestrial and fossorial.[1]
Description
Miriam's skink is limbless.[3]
Reproduction
Brachymeles miriamae is viviparous.[2]
